Bookkeeping job openings in Idaho will be numerous even though employment of bookkeepers will grow about as fast as the average for all occupations. Most positions require knowledge of computer operations. Entry-level opportunities should be best with large firms that hire bookkeeping clerks who work under the supervision of a head bookkeeper. Setting Bookkeepers usually work in offices using printing calculators and computers. A normal workweek is 35-40 hours, Monday through Friday.
Most bookkeeping jobs require sitting and concentrating for long periods of time.
In small offices bookkeepers usually work alone. In larger offices they usually work as part of a team. Some are self-employed. Aptitudes Students interested in a career in bookkeeping need an above-average aptitude for working with numbers and handling details. Accuracy is very important.