Some bookkeepers are in business for themselves and provide services to other businesses. For a list of current job listing, browse Caljobs or America's Job Bank . Click Right facing arrow to replay the Video, Speaker Icon to control Sound. Most employers require high school graduation or the equivalent. Some employers prefer that the person be trained by a business school or a community college, or that the person have two years of bookkeeping experience.
Employers often require training in computer courses in accounting, typing and bookkeeping.
Employers also look for communication skills, ability to use computers and knowledge of specialized bookkeeping and payroll processing. Employers prefer workers who have a good attitude and workers who are willing to accept responsibility and do repeated and routine work. They also want employees to be honest and to use good judgment in handling confidential information. CA EDD Occupational Employment Statistics Employer Survey. Contact us .