Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Kent State University at Trumbull 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 Ohio colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Kent State University at Trumbull

6000 Frank Ave NW, Canton, OH

Dreaming of having classes in a beautiful surrounding with a lake? Kent State University at Trumbull is the place to be with its 438-acre land plus 2-acre natural resource in Lake Anne. It is part of the prestigious eight-campus system of Kent State University.

The Trumbull campus has 3 buildings serving more than 3,000 students annually. An open-admission campus, you may able to take any of the 24 associate or bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Nursing, Technology, Justice Studies, English and General Studies. This is also where you can begin your journey in completing any of more than 100 majors in Kent State. The regional campus offers 18 certificate programs and a master’s degree in Technology too.

Planning to join our police workforce? You can get educated and trained here in Kent State Trumbull. It is the home of Ohio Basic Police Academy and to a Corrections Training Facility.

And if you are into arts, Kent Trumbull takes pride for having an excellent Theatre and Arts department. Under the direction of great mentors, these courses are offered to develop artistic creative abilities in a stimulating and supportive environment. Shows and an Art Gallery are organized to showcase your talents and the local artists.

And when you need some assistance like financial, tutoring, personal and career counseling; the dedicated Trumbull staff will be there to help you. It also has the Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Center which caters to business organizations for enhancement.

Great location, excellent academic programs plus a rich array of student support services, Kent State Trumbull can fully assist you in achieving your educational, career, business and personal needs. 

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Kent State University at Trumbull offers an associate's degree program in bookkeeping.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $40440

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $34000

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $33830

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

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