Account Payable Clerk Jobs

An account payable clerk job is a good career choice for someone who is good at working with numbers and feels comfortable in an office environment. There are many varieties of accountancy work, but it all involves money management, and so people who choose this field must be honest and trustworthy.

Money flows out of most concerns on a regular basis, in payment of salaries, or for supplies, or other services, and flows in as payment for whatever goods or services the company is selling. An account payable clerk job is about helping to handle the money that goes out of the office and keeping meticulous records of these transactions.

If you chose to work as an account payable clerk your duties might include preparing and supervising the payroll, processing and screening expenses and payments and monitoring accounts and loans. The finances of the company would be your responsibility, and you would be expected to make sure that employees and service providers were paid on time.

These are responsible positions, so it is no surprise that employers are looking for people of integrity to fill them. If you are an orderly and careful worker with an eye for detail and the ability to spot errors, you could look for a position as an account payable clerk in any organization that supplies goods or services. You will need at least a high school diploma to enter this field, and most employers are looking for people with computer skills and the ability to use spreadsheet software.

Prospects are excellent, with employment opportunities expected to increase by 12 per cent in the next six years fuelled by a growing economy. Most account payable clerks earn between $29,000 and $38,000 per year, with some achieving salaries of more than $40,000.