Promotions depend on the worker's amount of experience in this type of work, their willingness to further their education, their ability to handle a high amount of detail, and their supervisory skills. Workers just starting out can begin with recording easier actions such as accounts receivable or accounts payable. Some workers can move up to accounting or auditing positions and, in large organizations, to office or credit manager, chief accountant and assistant treasurer. 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 .
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.