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Bookkeeper / Accounting Technician

Bookkeepers record financial transactions, maintain ledgers, reconcile bank statements, and prepare reports for accountants or management. They are the backbone of small business financial recordkeeping. Florida employs over 100,000 bookkeepers, and while automation is reducing demand, the occupation still generates substantial annual openings due to high turnover.

FL Median Salary
$47,980
Entry Salary
$33,400
Experienced
$69,990
FL Growth
N/A

Requirements & Training

  • Credential: CB (Certified Bookkeeper) via AIPB or QuickBooks ProAdvisor - voluntary

Career Path

  1. Accounting Clerk
  2. Bookkeeper
  3. Senior Bookkeeper/Accounting Technician
  4. Staff Accountant (with further education)

Top Florida Employers

Small businesses across all sectorsCPA firmsHealthcare practicesReal estate companiesProperty management firmsRestaurant groups

Related Programs

  • Accounting Certificate
  • Bookkeeping Certificate
  • Accounting AS
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