CAREER RESEARCH PROJECT

BOOKKEEPER

• Education requirments include a high school diploma and an associate in business or accounting
• Entry level position

Bookkeeper develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures

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• Salary: 37,250
• Outlook: -8% decline 2014-2024
• Advancement opportunities include payroll accountant and into management positions

TECHNOLOGY

• Cloud-based technology is starting to affect the accounting world
• Computers will be doing all the reading from now on
• Technology that allows everything to end up in the same place

TRAITS TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Excellent organization
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Creativity

WHERE TO GET EMPLOYED

• Government agencies
• Colleges and universities
• Healthcare providers

WORKS CITED

• Jobs.lovetoknow.com
• Chron.com
• Learn.org