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Bookkeeper

Bookkeepers record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy.

$45,860
Median Salary
1.7 million
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
High Risk

Higher risk than 86% of jobs in our database

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Pivot Score 53/100

Moderate pivot potential — some transitions require new skills.

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Automation Risk Analysis

Real-time market signals

AI Can Do This Today
8/10 Very High
Job Postings
-28%
since 2020
Automation Timeline
2-4 years
until major impact

Why This Job Is At Risk

AI-powered accounting software automates transaction categorization

Bank feeds eliminate manual data entry

Machine learning detects anomalies and errors

Cloud accounting reduces need for in-house bookkeepers

Leaving This Role: 1.7M (95% already use automation)
Competition Level: High - 87% stay in field but must upskill
Your Head Start: 6-9 months - tech-literate accountants in demand

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Job Market Data

Real trends from multiple job platforms

Moderate Demand
Current Employment
1.5M
BLS (2026)
Projected Growth
0%
2024-2034
Annual Openings
0
per year (growth + replacements)

Listing Trends

4 sources tracked
🇺🇸 United States
17.7K listings
Adzuna (17.7K)
🇩🇪 Germany
22.7K listings
Adzuna (13.9K) Arbeitsagentur (8.8K)
🇫🇷 France
17.8K listings
Adzuna (11.7K) France Travail (6.1K)
🇪🇸 Spain
2K listings
Adzuna (2K)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6K listings
Adzuna (2.1K) Reed (3.9K)
Sources: AdzunaArbeitsagenturFrance TravailReed
Updated Feb 25, 2026

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Financial Analyst

6-12 months
25%
Salary Change +60%
Skill Overlap
70%

Skills to Learn

Financial ModelingForecastingExcel AdvancedBusiness Acumen

Accountant

12-24 months
35%
Salary Change +40%
Skill Overlap
85%

Skills to Learn

GAAPTax PreparationAuditingFinancial Reporting

Accounts Payable Manager

6-12 months
40%
Salary Change +35%
Skill Overlap
80%

Skills to Learn

Team ManagementProcess OptimizationVendor RelationsERP Systems

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Mastering Bookkeeping

Dr. Peter Marshall

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