A Day In The Life
Business Management & Administration Industry
Business Management & Administration
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.
Business Management & Administration Industry
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Average
$41,050
ANNUAL
$19.74
HOURLY
Entry Level
$27,730
ANNUAL
$13.33
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,200
ANNUAL
$18.37
HOURLY
Expert Level
$59,380
ANNUAL
$28.55
HOURLY
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
28,610
Projected job openings through 2030
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Supporting Programs
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
01
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
02
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
03
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
04
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
05
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
06
Perform personal bookkeeping services.
07
Prepare and process payroll information.
08
Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
09
Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
10
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Economics and Accounting
SKILL
Mathematics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Mathematical Reasoning
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
Business Management & Administration
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