What You'll Do

  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
  • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
  • Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
  • Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
  • Code documents according to company procedures.
  • Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
  • Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

Essential Skills

Mathematics 3.38/5
Reading Comprehension 3.25/5
Active Listening 3.25/5
Critical Thinking 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Speaking 3.12/5
Monitoring 3.0/5
Time Management 3.0/5
Coordination 2.88/5
Service Orientation 2.88/5
Complex Problem Solving 2.88/5
Active Learning 2.75/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Cooperation, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.0/5
Written Comprehension 3.88/5
Mathematical Reasoning 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.88/5
Written Expression 3.62/5
Oral Expression 3.5/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.5/5
Number Facility 3.5/5

Technologies & Tools

Accounting software Accounts payable software Accounts receivable software Accurate NXG AcornSystems Corporate Performance Management ACS Technologies ACS Financial Suite Act! Activant Solutions Activant Prophet 21 AdaptaSoft CyberPay Adobe Acrobat ADP Pay eXpert ADP Workforce Now Advanced Management Systems Software for Wineries American HealthTech Financial AMS Services AMS Sagitta Asset management software ATX Total Accounting Office ATX Total Engagement Office Auditing software AuditWare financial reporting and auditing software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.7/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.52/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.41/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.37/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.09/5)

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How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Account Administrator Account Clerk Account Information Clerk Account Receivable Clerk Accountant Assistant Accountant Clerk Accountant Helper Accounting Assistant Accounting Associate Accounting Bookkeeper Accounting Clerk Accounting Coordinator Accounting Representative Accounting Specialist Accounting Technician Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Payable Coordinator Accounts Payable Specialist Accounts Payables Clerk Accounts Receivable Assistant Accounts Receivable Clerk Accounts Receivable Specialist Advice Clerk Amortization Clerk Audit Clerk Audit Control Clerk Auditing Clerk Balance Clerk Bank Reconciliator Bond Clerk Booking Clerk Bookkeeper Bookkeeper Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk Budget Clerk Budget Technician Canceling and Cutting Control Clerk Cash Accounting Clerk Cash Register Balancer Chart Calculator Chart Changer Chart Clerk Chart Computer Chart Picker Chart Reader Chart Snatcher Check Clerk Check Processing Clerk Classification Analyst Classification Control Clerk Classifier Clearing House Clerk Clerk Analyst Clipman Collateral Clerk Collection Clerk Commodity Loan Clerk Computer Bookkeeper Cost Accounting Clerk Credit Card Clerk Daily Sales Audit Clerk Discount Clerk Distribution Accounting Clerk Dividend Deposit Voucher Clerk Document Processor Escrow Agent Escrow Closer Export Clerk Export Documents Clerk Field Clerk Figure Clerk Finance Assistant Financial Processing Clerk Financial Recording Clerk Financial Specialist Fiscal Accounting Clerk Fiscal Technician Fixed Capital Clerk Foreclosure Clerk Foreign Exchange Position Clerk Full Charge Bookkeeper General Ledger Bookkeeper Import and Export Clerk Journal Clerk Ledger Clerk Ledger Poster Letter of Credit Clerk Margin Clerk Mortgage Accounting Clerk Mortgage Loan Computation Clerk Office Bookkeeper Pari Mutual Ticket Checker Payment Processor Posting Clerk Price Checker Price Clerk Program Accountant Reconcilement Clerk Reconciliation Analyst Reconciliation Clerk Remittance Clerk Reserves Clerk Returned Item Clerk Revenue Audit Clerk Safekeeping Clerk Sales Audit Clerk Securities Clerk Stock Transfer Clerk Tonnage Compilation Clerk Trust Vault Clerk Typing Bookkeeper Voucher Clerk Voucher Examiner Wheelage Clerk