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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Also called: Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payables Clerk

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
On the job, you'll need:

Business

  • customer service
  • administrative services

Math and Science

  • arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Engineering and Technology

  • computers and electronics

Basic Skills

  • using math to solve problems
  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • listen and understand what people say
  • read and understand what is written

Math

  • choose the right type of math to solve a problem
  • add, subtract, multiply, or divide

Conventional

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Integrity
  • Cooperation
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative

Accounting software

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Sage 50 Accounting

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Dropbox
  • Microsoft SharePoint

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP software

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will have large numbers of openings.

Median Annual Salary: $45,860

Education

High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed.