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Bookkeepers, sometimes called accounting clerks, create and maintain financial records for individuals, businesses, or organizations. This means they record and track financial transactions, income and expenses, produce and update statements and maintain accurate records.
Bookkeepers must understand the confidential nature of financial transactions.
They need to be accurate and detail oriented, with very accurate arithmetic and basic math skills, a familiarity with spreadsheets and bookkeeping software, and basic computer skills, in addition to a high school diploma or GED. Many bookkeepers learn on the job, but most employers prefer to hire bookkeepers who have had at least some post secondary education in basic accounting and bookkeeping practices. For instance, bookkeepers may need to be familiar with the “double entry” method of tracking income and expenses. Many employers look for employees with training and experience using a particular software package. Some employers ask prospective bookkeepers to take a short practical exam to determine if they are accurate and competent bookkeepers. Typically employers also provide some on the job training in order for a new employee to become familiar with a particular business or organization’s accounting systems.
The American Organization of Professional Bookkeepers offers a certificate for bookkeepers; bookkeepers must must have a minimum of two years of full-time bookkeeping experience or the equivalent experience in cumulative part-time work. They must also pass a four-part exam and agree to adhere to the organization’s code of ethics.
For many bookkeepers, working as a bookkeeper is a way to afford a four year college degree in accounting, and then to become a Certified Public Accountant. It is not unusual for an employer to assist a good, experienced bookkeeper to pay for college, or accommodate the needs of a school schedule. Some bookkeepers eventually go on to become auditors, responsible for checking the accuracy of the books someone else keeps.
What else can I help you with?
Can you become a certified bookkeeper with a misdemeanor?
no
What courses do I need to take to become a bookkeeper?
You can contact your local college or business school for more information on what it takes to become a bookkeeper. You can also look on some websites such as this: www.aipb.org/certification_program.html
Do you have to be licensed to be a bookkeeper?
No you do not have to be licensed through the state to become a bookkeeper. Only CPA's are required by the state to have a license. Otherwise you can start working once you have a bookkeeping certificate
What English word has three consecutive duoble letters?
Bookkeeper.
What word has 3 consecutive double letters?
bookkeeper
How much does a bookkeeper get paid?
what is the salary of a bookkeeper.
What is the singular possessive form of bookkeeper?
bookkeeper's
Use the word bookkeeper in a sentence?
My mom is the bookkeeper for the school
When was The Bookkeeper's Wife created?
The Bookkeeper's Wife was created in 1916.
How do you spell bookeeper?
Right spell is Bookkeeper
What is the duration of The Old Bookkeeper?
The duration of The Old Bookkeeper is 1020.0 seconds.
What is the hourly rate for a Bookkeeper?
The hourly rate for a bookkeeper will depend on the employer and the experience of the bookkeeper. A smaller firm might pay only a little above minimum wage for an entry level bookkeeper. A larger firm might pay $12 an hour or more to an experienced bookkeeper.
