Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Miami University – Middletown 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.

Miami University – Middletown

1601 University Blvd, Hamilton, OH

Miami University Middletown is a regional campus of the nationally renowned state subsidized institution, the Miami University. It is the first regional campus in Ohio and the tuition rate in this campus, as well as in Miami Hamilton is among the lowest in this state. Despite its affordable fee, Miami Middletown maintains high standard of education. 

This institution has an open admission policy and its programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of the students. Wide range of certificate, associate degree, bachelor's degree and transfer programs are offered with the accessibility of a school close to home as the campus is located at 4200 N University Boulevard, Middletown, OH 45042. 

Bachelor's degree program of Miami Middletown include Integrative Studies, Engineering Technology, Nursing, or Health Information Technology. Students are also given the opportunity to study abroad specifically at Miami University's Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. 

As part of the Miami University's System, this college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. In this college, students can take advantage of flexible class schedules and small class sizes handled by highly qualified faculty. 

Moreover, numerous student services are provided on campus such as academic tutoring and advising, career counseling and job placement, and cooperative education programs. This college is also active in athletics, arts and culture.  In fact, The Miami University Middletown Thunderhawks Men's Baskbetball team has been a champion in the ORC State Tournament for three years. Students can also participate in several organizations.

Admissions https://miamioh.edu/regionals/admission/index.html

Academics https://miamioh.edu/regionals/academics/index.html

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 360
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $36070

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 12
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $36590

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $40820

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).