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Bookeeping Certificate
Bookeeping Certificate
at Southwestern Illinois College
St. Louis Catalog
The Bookkeeping Certificate program at Southwestern Illinois College equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills required to excel in bookkeeping and related financial roles. This program emphasizes practical applications of accounting principles, financial recordkeeping, and technology used in modern bookkeeping. Learners gain hands-on experience with accounting software, spreadsheet tools, and fundamental concepts in financial management and reporting. Designed for both beginners and professionals seeking to enhance their skills, the program prepares students for entry-level positions in various industries or to advance their existing careers.
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
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