Certification: Bookkeeper

14425 Penrose Place Suite 150 Chantilly, VA 20151

Responsible for computing, classifying, recording, and verifying numerical data to keep financial records complete, up to date, and in compliance with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations. A Bookkeeper compiles reports and tables to show calculations related to cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, amounts due, payroll, discounts, balances, equity, principal, and profit and loss. A person in this position may also be called upon to process negotiable instruments such as checks and vouchers. Other duties may include checking the accuracy of business transaction figures, calculations, and postings recorded by other workers and reconciling differences or noting discrepancies.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
No
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
Yes
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Online Exam

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to the Job Corps training program.