Career Details

Bookkeeper

Description

Responsible for computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data to keep financial records complete, up to date, and in compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. A Bookkeeper compiles reports and tables to show calculations related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, amounts due, payroll, discounts, balances, equity, principal, and profit and loss. A person in this position may also be called upon to process negotiable instruments such as checks and vouchers. Other duties may include checking the accuracy of business transaction figures, calculations, and postings recorded by other workers and reconciling differences or noting discrepancies.

Certifying Organization

Brainbench

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Patient Account Technician

Certifying Organization

American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Bookkeeper

Certifying Organization

American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Accounts Payable Professional

Certifying Organization

Institute of Financial Operations

Type

B - Advanced

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Projected Job Growth

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