Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Brookhaven College 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 Texas colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Brookhaven College

500 College Dr, Lake Jackson, TX

Brookhaven College, located in Farmers Branch, Texas, was founded in 1978, and is one of the seven schools that comprise the Dallas County Community College District, which itself is the largest undergraduate institution in the state. The school offers low cost, high quality education to residents, and has over the years established programs for the advancement of the school, including construction of new facilities. The development and renovation of campus facilities is important for the future of the school and its ability to provide up to date information and education for its students.

Academics

The school provides a multitude of academic and vocational programs aimed at fulfilling the needs of any student. Academic programs offer two year educations and the ability to transfer to four year institutions and pursue a bachelor's degree.

Vocational and career programs are designed to offer a complete education in a given field, resulting in a certificate or associate degree, depending on if general education courses were taken. Once completed, graduates will be prepared for entry level work in their field of study.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Network Administrator
• Radiologic Sciences

Admissions and Financial Aid

Brookhaven College utilizes an open enrollment policy in regards to admissions for new and returning students. Individuals that may benefit from a post secondary education may complete and submit the admissions application along with all relevant transcripts. Once the admissions process is completed, students may register and enroll.

Financial aid is available to eligible students in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. The funds are offered by federal and local governments as well as private institutions. Interested students should contact the school's financial aid department and ask for all relevant financial aid forms.

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $43580

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $42370

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $44520

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

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 790
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $59210

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