What is Bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping is the process of recording all financial transactions made by a business. So, it’s the job of a Bookkeeper to record, classify, and organize every financial transaction that is made through the course of business operations. Here are some of the typical responsibilities of a bookkeeper.- Complete data entry and collect transaction details for incoming and outgoing bank accounts.
- Use bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, and other databases to post up-to-date financial transactions.
- Track debits (incoming dollars) and credits (outgoing dollars) for each account.
- Generate financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.
- Maintain and monitor financial records for accuracy.
- Reconcile or report any discrepancies in financial reports.
- Produce or pay invoices for credit card bills or inventory orders.
- Complete payroll.
- File tax returns.
- Bookkeepers free up time, so you can focus on things like building your vision, fine-tuning workflows, and increasing your bottom line.
- Hiring a professional bookkeeper minimizes the room for error.
- Some bookkeepers offer tax preparation, helping to break down complex small business tax codes.
- If the IRS or another entity ever audits your business, having solid bookkeeping records can keep you out of trouble.
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What is Accounting?
Accounting involves the compiling, analyzing, verifying, and preparation of financial records for a business. In short, Accountants work with financial documents to ensure lawful, efficient, and compliant business practices. Additionally, accountants must explain their findings in written reports to their organization’s managers or clients. Accountants will then use their findings to suggest various ways to reduce costs and improve profits. Think of accountants as the financial backbone of your company, preparing financial statements and ensuring you receive maximum tax benefits. Here’s a breakdown of some of the duties an accountant has within a company:- Determining payroll requirements, maintaining payroll data, and preparing and processing monthly payrolls
- Supervising the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems
- Interacting with internal/external auditors in completing audits
- Preparing and reviewing budgets, revenue, expenses, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents
- Analyzing and reviewing budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, reviewing contracts and grants
- Preparing profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports
- Analyzing revenue and expenditure trends and recommending appropriate budget levels, and ensuring expenditure control
- Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions
- Explaining billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors, and clients
- Resolving accounting discrepancies