High Risk Declining

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

Competition Forecast

Millions will compete for the same safe roles. Act now for a head start.

1.7M (95% already use automation)

Workers Leaving This Role

Top Target Role

Financial Analyst

Expected Competition

High - 87% stay in field but must upskill

Your Head Start

6-9 months - tech-literate accountants in demand

1.7M (95% already use automation) workers will flood the job market competing for the same transition paths.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 8/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend -28% since 2020

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 2-4 years

Estimated time until significant automation

QuickBooks AI auto-categorizes 95% of transactions Xero predicts cash flow with 90% accuracy BILL automates AP/AR workflows end-to-end

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

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Financial Analyst

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

Skills to Learn

Financial ModelingForecastingExcel AdvancedBusiness Acumen

Accountant

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

Skills to Learn

GAAPTax PreparationAuditingFinancial Reporting

Accounts Payable Manager

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

Skills to Learn

Team ManagementProcess OptimizationVendor RelationsERP Systems

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