Hiring a Bookkeeper: Lessons from Pre-Screening Candidates
Episode 38 of the Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad podcast, hosted by Rachel Barnett, titled "Hiring a Bookkeeper: Lessons from Pre-Screening Candidates" was published on April 17, 2025 and runs 16 minutes.
April 17, 2025 ·16m · Gentle Frog’s Bookkeeping Lily Pad
Summary
Hiring the right bookkeeper can be a challenge—how do you know if someone truly has the skills they claim? In this episode, Rachel Barnett shares her experience pre-screening bookkeepers for a business, reviewing hundreds of resumes, conducting technical interviews, and refining the hiring process. She explains what worked, what she’d do differently, and how business owners can improve their own hiring process. If you're looking to hire a bookkeeper—or wondering how to stand out as a candidate—this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss!
Episode Description
Hiring the right bookkeeper can be a challenge—how do you know if someone truly has the skills they claim? In this episode, Rachel Barnett shares her experience pre-screening bookkeepers for a business, reviewing hundreds of resumes, conducting technical interviews, and refining the hiring process. She explains what worked, what she’d do differently, and how business owners can improve their own hiring process. If you're looking to hire a bookkeeper—or wondering how to stand out as a candidate—this episode is full of insights you won’t want to miss!
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