What Possibilities Does a Career in Bookkeeping Provide?
The growth of the economy will generate more financial activity in general, but increasing automation and downsizing by companies is resulting in the consolidation of clerical functions. Specialized accounting clerks will generally be in less demand than full-charge bookkeepers, who will be expected to carry out many accounting functions in addition to their other administrative duties. There is a trend toward outsourcing many of the accounting functions of a company, and many accounting clerks and bookkeepers may find opportunities in firms that provide financial services such as payroll, billing, and bookkeeping services to several different clients. Also, there may be more opportunities in temporary personnel agencies, for companies that hire temporary workers during peak periods. Another trend, also related to outsourcing, is for accounting clerks to work part-time, and in some cases from home. Medical billing, for example, is an area that is increasingly being done by persons work
