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�� Kathy Boyd |
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Eng. 111 |
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Revised 11/11/05 |
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Occupation Overview:� Bookkeeping |
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The occupation I have chosen to research is that of a bookkeeper. �Being the highly organized person that I am, bookkeeping is just natural for me.� A place for everything and everything in its place!� I like to have all the facts and figures at my disposal when needed.� |
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An Associates degree in accounting or business is normally required to enter this field.� A working knowledge of computers including programs like Excel spreadsheet and Word are also required along with good communication skills and good work ethic. Other accounting certifications are also a plus to help an applicant get the job they desire ("Financial Clerks"). |
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Bookkeeping is in great demand and the job market is wide open.� Individuals interested in this field have many options as to where they could work because bookkeepers are needed in all levels of government and in every business.� They even have the option of full time, part time, temporary or permanent employment in this occupation� ("Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks"). |
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What a bookkeeper does depends a great deal on where that person works.� A small business may have one person doing all of the accounting, where a large business may hire several people and have each person specialized in a different area.� Mainly the bookkeeper's job is to keep track of, and accurately account for, all of the financial transactions of the business and provide financial reports to internal and external readers ("Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks"). |
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The earnings of a bookkeeper vary depending on their geographical location, education, type of business they work for, their skill level, and if they are certified or not.� Another pay determining factor is if they are specialized or diversified in their field.� The average hourly rate for a full time bookkeeper in 2002 was $13.16.� This could change favorably if commissions and bonuses are available with their particular position ("Financial Clerks"). |
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Even though the job market for a bookkeeper is projected to slow down currently and through the year 2012, the jobs in this field will remain plentiful.� Since there is such a need for bookkeepers in all areas of the workforce, there will always be job openings due to transfers and retirements.� Even with our economy on the upswing as far as business transactions performed daily, computers will help keep up with the load and not require a larger bookkeeper workforce.� However, specialized bookkeepers will be in less demand than diversified ones.� Employers will be looking for those who can multi-task from accounts receivable to payroll ("Bookkeeping, Accounting, & Auditing Clerks"). |
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Works Cited |
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"Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks."� Occupational Outlook Handbook. |
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���������� 2004.� Bureau of Statistics, Dept. of Labor.� 24 Sept. 2005 |
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����������<http://www.bls.gov/OCO/OCOS144.htm>. |
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"Financial Clerks." Occupational Outlook Handbook.� 2004.� Bureau of Statistics, Dept. |
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���������� of Labor.� 24 Sept. 2005 <http://www.bls.gov/OCO/OCOS142.htm>. |
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