Accounting clerk Jobs

An accounting clerk job would appeal to someone with a head for numbers and a careful, orderly approach to their work. It is detailed work, as accounting clerks are financial record keepers and need to be meticulous about their duties on a daily basis. The good news about work of this nature is the number of positions available – there are accounting clerk jobs available in nearly every industry you can think of. It is a flexible field, too, with many opportunities for temporary and part-time work.

Many accounting clerks work in small businesses, responsible for what is known as the general ledger. Their duties include recording all transactions, income and expenditure. In some businesses they will handle the payroll, prepare invoices and take responsibility for the company’s finances, so will need to be trustworthy people with natural tact and discretion about the confidential material they are handling.

In larger concerns, there is a greater degree of specialisation as work may be divided between accounts payable clerks and accounts receivable clerks. There is more scope for further training within a larger firm, and greater opportunities for promotion.

If you believe you would enjoy working in this office environment and have a talent for numbers as well as good inter-personal skills you would almost certainly be suitable for an accounting clerk job. A High School degree is the minimum entry requirement, and some employers are looking for accounting coursework or relevant work experience. Once hired, accounting clerks usually receive on-the-job training to learn company procedures.

As organizations continue to computerize their financial records, computer software skills are an important asset in helping you secure a post. Most clerks now enter information about receipts or invoices into computers, so the information can be stored electronically.

There are accounting clerk jobs in nearly all industries and at all levels of state and local government, and the career is one of the largest growth occupations in the economy. The average salary you could expect would be around $32,500 per year.