Accounting Clerk
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.
At a Glance
Accounting Clerk earns an average of $37,950/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 2.3–3.1 years. Top skills: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeping.
$37,950/yr
Bachelor's degree
2.3–3.1 years
80
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Median Wage
$49,210/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-5.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Accounting
Accounts Payable
Bookkeeping
Invoicing
Accounts Receivable
Data Entry
Finance
Auditing
Collections
Month-End Closing
Ledgers (Accounting)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Journals
Account Reconciliation
Bank Reconciliations
Financial Statements
General Ledger
QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
SAP Applications
Invoice Matching
Billing
Fixed Asset
Common Skills (7)
Communication
Filing
Detail Oriented
Customer Service
Multitasking
Spreadsheets
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