The more your business grows, the more you will have to delegate various tasks to specialists rather than doing them all yourself. That’s why we at Goodson & Taylor CPAs encourage you to hire a professional bookkeeper to keep track of your business finances. We have been providing bookkeeping services since 1981, and we know what it takes to provide great service in this role.
Let’s go over some vital characteristics to look for when selecting a bookkeeper for your business.
- Experience – When interviewing bookkeeper candidates, make sure to ask about their experience in the industry. Do they have a long career in accounting, or did they just graduate? Make sure to also ask about how they stay current with changes in the industry, as financial regulations and software tools change frequently. Ideally, look for someone with solid experience and a strong commitment to continuous learning within the field.
- Analytical Skills – Good bookkeepers also need strong analytical skills. Part of the job is to catch and correct errors in your books, so you need to be able to rely on them to think critically and spot when the numbers don’t add up. In addition, bookkeepers can also analyze your raw financial data to make you aware of patterns in your spending as well as alert you to potential opportunities.
- Communication Skills – A third key quality to look for in a bookkeeper is effective communication skills. The best bookkeepers can take dry financial data and explain it to you in an accessible way.