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. 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.
20 Clerks, General Office No. The purpose of this occupational guide is to provide you with useful information to help you make career decisions.