How to Become a Bookkeeper

By Remington College Posted November 9, 2017

成年人知道记录自己的钱都花到哪里去了是多么重要. 对企业来说，跟踪资金流动同样重要, which is why they hire a bookkeeper.

What does a bookkeeper do?

簿记员负责记录一个机构的账目. 他们确保支付的钱等于花费的钱, effectively balancing the organization's budget. 这可能涉及到使用一个总分类账或一个组织的所有贷方(收入)和借方(支付)的总表。. 簿记员可能需要核实收据和发票，以便准确地记录财务交易.¹

簿记员在公司里还可以承担其他涉及预算的职责. They might prepare financial reports for supervisors 和 managers, or be responsible for payroll in smaller companies.¹ 每个簿记员的工作都有一点不同，这取决于他们工作的地方. They make take on multiple tasks or specialize in only one area.

What is the Difference Between an Accountant 和 a Bookkeeper?

会计和簿记员的主要区别是簿记员主要负责记录数据, 而会计师也必须解释这些数据，有时还要向主管或经理提供建议.²
Bookkeepers 和 accountants often work together. 簿记员要把所有的信息记录下来，以便会计查阅和分析.

How Much do Bookkeepers Make?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage of bookkeepers was $36,430 in May of 2014.  收入最低的10%的人收入低于22,480美元，收入最高的10%的人收入超过56,470美元.¹

How do I become a bookkeeper?

Most bookkeeping jobs require that you have a high school diploma, 以及工商管理领域的高等教育.
Helpful courses might include:

• Small business management
• 会计
• 业务 communication
• Computer software 和 applications

大多数大学通常会将这些课程作为工商管理课程的一部分, but there are degree programs that offer bookkeeping specifically.

簿记员能够熟练地使用计算机软件记录正变得尤为重要. Most jobs will offer training in the preferred software or application; however, 掌握一些基本的计算机技能会有所帮助，比如使用文字处理器或创建电子表格. 也有可能是企业或组织内部使用的程序，你需要在工作中学习

要成为一名成功的簿记员，你需要有良好的人际关系, 组织, 和 communication skills.当你维护业务记录时，准确性是极其重要的，所以你应该注意细节，以避免犯错误或因为检查而花费更长时间, 和 double-checking the numbers

请注意，任何教育机构都不能保证学生或毕业生的就业和收入. 另外, 本文引用的工资数据是基于美国劳工部提供的中位数数据, does not reflect starting or entry level salaries, 和 can vary widely based on geographic location.

1. http://www.美国劳工统计局.gov /哦/ office-和-administrative-support / bookkeeping-accounting-和-auditing-clerks.htm # tab-1
2. http://quickbooks.直觉.com/r/bookkeeping/whats-the-difference-between-a-bookkeeper-和-an-accountant