Accounting ClerkAn accounting clerk typically works within an accounting or finance department. An accounting clerk's primary function is to help maintain records or conduct bookkeeping. Bookkeeping involves tracking sales revenues and expenses. An accounting clerk performs tasks like information verification & analysis, report preparation & account reconciliation and billing & collections activities. Accounting clerk must possess associate degree in accounting, proficiency in computer applications including Word and Excel, basic math skills and excellent attention to details.
Under general supervision, an accounting clerk performs a variety of detailed accounting duties in accordance with standard accounting procedures. The typical job tasks include calculating, posting, and verifying accounts to obtain financial data for maintaining accounting records. An accounting clerk compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiates business transactions. An accounting clerk verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed. An accounting clerk computes and records charges, refunds cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals and similar items.
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