账务员Bookkeeper工作具有非常广泛的应用，从入门级的职位到全面负责总账、财务报表与会计管理职责。虽然美国劳工统计局预测账务员的需求在未来几年会下降，但是Robert 2018显示因某些行业的增长，账务员的需求却不断增长。
账务员都做什么？
账务员负责更新和维护公司的财务交易记录。作为账务员，你需要会使用专门的软件，如QuickBooks和MS Excel保存所有交易的详细记录和编制报表。在小公司工作，你会跟踪所有贷方和借方，准备财务报表和一般完整的银行交易的公司。在一个较大的公司，你可能有更多的专门任务，例如管理工资单或只为公司工作。通过认证的账务员表明他们在很宽的范围内的记账能力都精通。
账务员薪酬预测
账务员的工资水平由经验，当地市场和公司规模的不同而不同。据Salary Guide，2018年中间水平的账务员预计为42250美元。一般水平的账务员会略低，大约37500美元。如果你有一个职业资格证书，如从美国专业会计员协会认证（AIPB）、或QuickBooks的认证的ProAdvisors，您可以获得更高的薪水。
账务员职责和期望
账务员的工作与所有类型和规模的组织财务档案相关。那些在会计工作组织的交易记录，更新财务报表，检查财务记录、财务记录的准确性产生。根据组织的位置，具体职责包括：
- 编制财务报表
- 处理应付帐款和应收账款
- 管理银行对账和工资处理
- 固定资产的折旧进度跟踪及制备
- 执行月末结账
- 专业经验和技能
账务员是否需要获得认证？
账务员的认证不是必需的，但获得认证后，意味着你具备了专业知识和能力，就业更有优势，薪水可能更高，所以如果想从事这个职业，就一定要考取美国专业账务员的认证。
账务员的基本要求：
- 高中以上学历
- 会计基本知识
- 精通微软Excel，QuickBooks
- 有良好的沟通能力和客户服务技巧
此外，因为账务员经常处理机密信息，雇主寻找值得信任的人有很好的判断和决定。任何有抱负的账务员也必须注重细节，良好的组织性和保证工作的准确性。
认证的好处，以下统计数据来自2016年北卡罗来纳州罗利市Lewis＆Clark的CBs调查。 •95％的所有CB，就业和自由职业者，向其他账务员推荐认证。
对于就业的认证机构
- 51.5％的就业认证机构表示认证证明了他们与雇主的地位。
- 自获得认证以来，58％的认证机构要么获得新工作，要么晋升或获得更高级别的职责;其中80％的人认为认证对他们的新身份很重要。
- 自获得认证以来，接受过新工作面试的CB的77.4％表示认证对于获得面试非常重要。
- 自获得认证以来，58.6％的认证机构已经获得加薪，其中78％认为认证对于加薪非常重要。
- 52％的认证机构表示，获得认证可以增强他们的自我形象。
- 60％的CB表示他们获得了准备认证的新知识。
- 58.4％的认证机构表示准备认证填补了他们的知识空白。
自由职业CB
- 37％的自由职业CB表示获得认证有助于他们获得新客户。
- 50.8％的自由职业CB表示获得认证可以提高他们与客户的地位。
- 52％的自由职业CB认为获得认证可以增强他们的自我形象。
- 50％的自由职业银行表示，自获得认证以来，他们已向客户提高了费率。
What Do You Need to Know About Today’s Bookkeeping Salary?
Bookkeeper jobs encompass a wide range of roles, from entry-level positions to full-charge general ledger or financial statement bookkeepers with managerial responsibilities. Bookkeeping salary levels vary by experience level, the local market, and company size.
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the demand for bookkeepers will decline in the years ahead, the 2018 Robert Half Salary Guide shows continued demand for operational staff, with an increase in certain industries.
Bookkeeping salary projections
How much can you expect to make as a bookkeeper? According to the Salary Guide, the 2018 midpoint salary for full-charge bookkeepers (those at the highest level who prepare financial statements) is expected to be $42,250. The general bookkeeper salary midpoint is slightly lower: $37,500.
At the midpoint, candidates have average experience with the necessary skills to meet the job requirements, and the role may be in an industry where competition for talent is moderate. The bookkeeping salary levels listed in the Salary Guide reflect starting pay only and are based on actual placements throughout the United States. Bonuses and benefits are not taken into account.
If you have a professional credential, such as certification from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB), the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB) or Quickbooks Certified ProAdvisors, you may expect a higher pay range.
Duties and expectations
Bookkeepers work as financial archivists for organizations of all types and sizes. Those working in bookkeeper jobs record an organization’s transactions, update financial statements, check financial records for accuracy, and produce financial records. Depending on the organization and the position, specific duties may include:
- Preparing financial statements
- Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Managing bank reconciliations and payroll processing
- Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules
- Performing month-end closings
Professional experience and skills
Job candidates for bookkeeper jobs are typically required to have a high school diploma or equivalent. In order to secure a full-charge bookkeeping position, a candidate may be required to hold an associate degree in business or accounting and have at least five years of experience.
In general, a bookkeeper must:
- Possess strong math skills
- Be proficient with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks or Sage
- Have good communication and customer service skills
In addition, because bookkeepers often deal with information of a confidential nature, employers look for trustworthy people with good judgment and discretion. Any aspiring bookkeeper must also be detail-oriented, well organized, and a stickler for accuracy.
what Does a Bookkeeper Do?
Companies and institutions rely on bookkeepers to manage their financial records. As a bookkeeper, you’ll use specialized software such as QuickBooks and MS Excel to keep detailed records of all transactions and prepare statements. Your duties will include managing financial transactions, checking the accuracy, and producing reports. You may also be in charge of payroll, invoices, and purchasing.
See the table below to learn more about certification requirements, job outlook, and salary for this career.
| Education Required | High school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary training is helpful and preferred by some employers |
| Training Required | Often done on-the-job |
| Certification Required | Voluntary Certified Bookkeeper (CB) or Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) credentials helpful |
| Job Growth (2014-2024) | -8% for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks* |
| Median Salary (October 2016) | $40,580 for bookkeepers** |
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, **Payscale.com
Certified Bookkeeper: What Is It?
Bookkeepers are responsible for updating and maintaining records of the financial transactions of a company. As a bookkeeper at a smaller company, you’ll keep track of all credits and debits, prepare financial statements, and generally complete banking transactions for the company. At a larger company, you may have more specialized tasks, such as managing payroll or working with only select accounts for the company. Bookkeepers who are certified have earned voluntary credentials to demonstrate that they are proficient in a wide range of bookkeeping functions.
How Do I Become Certified?
Although certification is not required, you may find it helpful to obtain the Certified Bookkeeper (CB) designation, which is available through the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (www.aipb.org). You are required, prior to taking the examination, to have at least two years of experience in the accounting or bookkeeping industry. After scoring at least 70% on the exam, you are required to sign a code of ethics. With these three elements completed, you can use the CB title, which signifies your professional knowledge and ability.
Alternatively, the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers offers the Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) designation (www.nacpb.org). To qualify for this certification, you must have one year of experience in the accounting or bookkeeping field, pass an examination, and sign a code of conduct agreement. This designation also requires that you maintain your certification by completing at least 24 hours of continuing professional education per year.
What Type of Jobs Can I Get?
Because all companies handling monetary transactions need to keep track of their accounts, you can work as a bookkeeper in almost any industry. You could work for a smaller company, overseeing all of the financial operations, or you could work for a larger company, handling just some of the company’s accounts. Some examples of employers you may work for include construction companies sports management firms and professional staffing companies.
What Is the Job Outlook?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes that because of a growing economy, job prospects from small enterprises are expected to be good (www.bls.gov). However, between 2014 and 2024, the employment of bookkeeping, auditing, and accounting clerks is projected to generally decline by eight percent.
Clerks who perform a wide range of duties, such as CBS and full-charge bookkeepers, maybe more in demand than clerks who perform more specialized and limited tasks. The BLS reported that as of May 2015, the average hourly wage for bookkeepers, accounting, and auditing clerks in the U.S. was $18.74. Payscale.com reports that in October 2016, the majority of CBS earned between $11.49 and $24.79 per hour.
What Are Some Related Alternative Careers?
Other careers that only require a high school diploma include those of financial clerks, auditing clerks, and accounting clerks. Financial clerks are responsible for maintaining financial records, calculating charges, and assisting customers. Accounting clerks are responsible for keeping track of an organization’s financial transactions, while auditing clerks check financial records for accuracy.
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