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Work
at Home Ideas - Bookkeeping
by Angella Kay,
The Light Keeper.com
If you've ever worked as a bookkeeper, tax preparer or in the accounting
field, bookkeeping may be a good at-home job for you!
Tools you'll need:
The first step in securing an job as an at-home bookkeeper
is to convince the employer of your capabilities. Whether working
for yourself (as an independent contractor) or the employer (as
a bookkeeper employee), the client/employer must know that you are
competent, capable and have the experience and knowledge necessary
to do the job. Remember, we are talking their money here, and they
don't want to hand it over to just anybody!
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To that end, you must present a resume that accurately reflects
your skills and experience. As with a "regular" job, be
honest and don't overemphasize or exaggerate because you think it
will get you the job. Remember that you may be the client/employer's
first experience with a telecommuter, so your interaction with them
may be the first (or last).
If you have a lot of experience but not much formal training (or
vice versa), consider taking a class at your local community college.
Many community colleges offer packaged schedules for obtaining certification
in many facets of bookkeeping, such as Office Accounting or Medical
Bookkeeping. If you're short on experience, consider volunteering
for a local charity, organization or even your child's sports team
as the treasurer or bookkeeper. You will gain the experience, trust
and also contribute!
One thing to keep in mind about bookkeeping - it requires a love
of numbers and attention to detail. Be honest with yourself: if
the idea of spending three hours crunching numbers doesn't appeal
to you, don't go into bookkeeping. There are other positions that
may be more appealing to your creative side!
Bookkeeping Links
Office
Moonlighter - Do you have extra time? Become an Office Moonlighter!
Check the Lightkeeper Bookstore for Books on this subject!
Using
QuickBooks (and QuickBooks Pro) with Proper Accounting by Gregory
M. Doublas
Bookkeeping
& Tax Preparation : Start & Build a Prosperous Bookkeeping,
Tax, & Financial Services Business by Gordon P. Lewis
Streetwise
Finance and Accounting: How to Keep Your Books and Manage Your Finances
Without an MBA, a CPA, or a Ph.D. by Suzanne Caplan
Bookkeeping
Made Simple by Louis W. Fields
Step-By-Step
Bookkeeping by Robert C. Ragan
Angella Kay is the webmaster
at The Light Keeper.com, a website for at home parents. Sign up
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Copyright 2002 by Angella Kay.
Reproduction without permission prohibited.
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