Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Herzing University – Minneapolis prepares students for bookkeeping positions or entry-level accounting positions. The program focuses on providing technical administrative support to professional accountant and other financial management personnel. Program courses include: posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

Herzing University – Minneapolis

1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Herzing University, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been offering computer and technical training since 1965. The school has since expanded its offerings to include programs in business and allied health. The school began expanding its campuses, with locations currently available in eight states. Alongside the physical expansion, the school upped its offerings from diplomas to associate, bachelor at physical campuses and master degrees through the online campus.

Academics

Herzing University offers a large number of undergraduate and graduate programs in growing industries.  The move away from diplomas to actual degrees means that the school provides general education courses alongside required courses. The program offerings are placed in one of five categories: Healthcare, Business, Public Safety, Design and Technology.

Programs offered at Herzing University include:

• Nursing
• Accounting
• Information Technology
• Biomedical Engineering Technology
• Criminal Justice

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Herzing University can apply online or in person. Either way, students must make an appointment for an interview, where an admissions officer will review the application and review one's aptitude and placement. Financial Aid is available through a variety of means, including federal loans and grants, veteran's benefits, institutional grants and others. Students interested in receiving financial aid must obtain a federal PIN number and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After the FAFSA has been submitted a student aid report will be provided which will be used to determine financial aid eligibility and awards.

Career Options for Graduates

Tax Preparers

Description

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, tax preparers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 930
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $45950

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 21
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $41070

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Description

Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, payroll and timekeeping clerks employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -3.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $45320

Brokerage Clerks

Description

Perform duties related to the purchase, sale or holding of securities. Duties include writing orders for stock purchases or sales, computing transfer taxes, verifying stock transactions, accepting and delivering securities, tracking stock price fluctuations, computing equity, distributing dividends, and keeping records of daily transactions and holdings.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, brokerage clerks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $46960

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).