Bookkeeping Courses

The bookkeeping program at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 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 New Mexico colleges that offer bookkeeping courses.

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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Also known as SIPI S.I.P.I.

3960 San Felipe Road, Santa Fe, NM

As a National Indian Community College, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute primarily serves the Native American students. Its campus is located at 9169 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120 at the center of the Indian County.

In partnership with tribes, employers and organizations, this institution focus on Indian education and it is dedicated to helping the students succeed in an increasingly complex global environment. Despite its small size, SIPI offers a lot of academic opportunities specifically in the field of science, technology, engineering, and teaching, early childhood, natural resources, culinary arts and vision care.

This institution has four divisions: Advanced Technical Education (ATE), Liberal Arts and Technical Education, Developmental Education and Distance Learning. The ATE programs designed to provide academic foundation for the first two years of college prior to transferring to four-year institutions. On the other hand, Liberal Arts and Business Education are intended for students who wish to enter the workforce immediately after graduation in the areas of Accounting, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, and Early Childhood Education.

Developmental Education encompasses Pre-College Developmental/Adult Basic Education and High School Equivalency Preparation. For students who wish flexibility in their academic schedule, they can opt to take Distance Learning courses delivered online or through two-way video conferencing.

SIPI fosters a challenging and supportive environment for lifelong learning founded on value and respect for American Indian and Alaskan culture and traditions. It aims to continue its legacy of providing quality education to the students and ultimately take part in the growth of the Indian nation.

Academic Programs and admissions information can be accessed via the SIPI website or by completing the form on this portal to learn more.

Students Enrolled in the Bookkeeping Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SIPI S.I.P.I. has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Total Employment: 900
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.40
  • Average Annual Salary: $34110

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $44250

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

• Santa Fe, NM
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $42970

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