Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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.

114 alternate job titles:

Account Administrator Account Clerk Account Information Clerk Account Receivable Clerk Accountant Assistant Accountant Clerk Accountant Helper Accounting Assistant Accounting Associate Accounting Bookkeeper Accounting Clerk Accounting Coordinator Accounting Representative Accounting Specialist Accounting Technician Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Payable Coordinator Accounts Payable Specialist Accounts Payables Clerk Accounts Receivable Assistant Accounts Receivable Clerk Accounts Receivable Specialist Advice Clerk Amortization Clerk Audit Clerk Audit Control Clerk Auditing Clerk Balance Clerk Bank Reconciliator Bond Clerk Booking Clerk Bookkeeper Bookkeeper Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk Budget Clerk Budget Technician Canceling and Cutting Control Clerk Cash Accounting Clerk Cash Register Balancer Chart Calculator Chart Changer Chart Clerk Chart Computer Chart Picker Chart Reader Chart Snatcher Check Clerk Check Processing Clerk Classification Analyst Classification Control Clerk Classifier Clearing House Clerk Clerk Analyst Clipman Collateral Clerk Collection Clerk Commodity Loan Clerk Computer Bookkeeper Cost Accounting Clerk Credit Card Clerk Daily Sales Audit Clerk Discount Clerk Distribution Accounting Clerk Dividend Deposit Voucher Clerk Document Processor Escrow Agent Escrow Closer Export Clerk Export Documents Clerk Field Clerk Figure Clerk Finance Assistant Financial Processing Clerk Financial Recording Clerk Financial Specialist Fiscal Accounting Clerk Fiscal Technician Fixed Capital Clerk Foreclosure Clerk Foreign Exchange Position Clerk Full Charge Bookkeeper General Ledger Bookkeeper Import and Export Clerk Journal Clerk Ledger Clerk Ledger Poster Letter of Credit Clerk Margin Clerk Mortgage Accounting Clerk Mortgage Loan Computation Clerk Office Bookkeeper Pari Mutual Ticket Checker Payment Processor Posting Clerk Price Checker Price Clerk Program Accountant Reconcilement Clerk Reconciliation Analyst Reconciliation Clerk Remittance Clerk Reserves Clerk Returned Item Clerk Revenue Audit Clerk Safekeeping Clerk Sales Audit Clerk Securities Clerk Stock Transfer Clerk Tonnage Compilation Clerk Trust Vault Clerk Typing Bookkeeper Voucher Clerk Voucher Examiner Wheelage Clerk
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Salary Information

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks: $49,210 (median) per year.

Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company


Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

Task Description Category
Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. General
Operate computers or computerized equipment. General
Calculate financial data. General
Compile data or documentation. General
Code data or other information. General
Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information. General
Operate office equipment. General
Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions. General
Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. General
File documents or records. General
Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement. General
Collect deposits, payments or fees. General
Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats. General
Calculate costs of goods or services. General
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance. General
Execute sales or other financial transactions. General
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations. Maintenance
Maintain financial or account records. Maintenance
Monitor financial information. Maintenance
Maintain inventory records. Maintenance
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    Technology Requirements

    Technology Description
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    Adobe Acrobat Document management software
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    Google Docs Word processing software
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    Microsoft Dynamics Enterprise resource planning ERP software
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    Microsoft SharePoint Document management software
    Microsoft Windows Operating system software
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    Tumbleweed SecureTransport Transaction server software
    UA Business Software Professional Edition Accounting software
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      Relevant Certifications

      Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:

      Certification Issuing Organization Practice Test
      Accredited Management Accountant American Academy of Financial Management Not Available
      Bookkeeper Brainbench Not Available
      Bookkeepers Certification National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers Not Available
      Certified Accounts Payable Associate Institute of Financial Operations Not Available
      Certified Accounts Payable Professional Institute of Financial Operations Not Available
      Certified Bookkeeper American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers Not Available
      Certified Management Accountant The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business Not Available
      Certified Outsourcing Specialist: Finance and Accounting International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Not Available
      Certified Payroll Professional American Payroll Association Not Available
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      Oracle Financials Cloud: Receivables 2021 Certified Implementation Specialist Oracle Corporation Not Available
      Tax Certification National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers Not Available
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