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Accounting Clerk
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Accounting Clerks work in an organization’s financial department to complete the necessary clerical work for accurate accounting practices. They perform general office tasks, such as organizing and delivering documents, filing reports, updating records and communicating with clients. Accounting Clerks typically assist Staff Accountants with more administrative tasks. Specific duties can vary based on seniority, with more experienced Accounting Clerks generating reports, verifying the accuracy of data and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
An Accounting Clerk, or Bookkeeping Clerk, supports the operations of an organization’s accounting department, primarily handling administrative tasks to ensure proper financial documentation. Their duties include providing administrative and bookkeeping assistance to Accountants, preparing financial statements according to accounting principles and confirming the accuracy of accounting database information.
A Accounting Clerk should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Accounting Clerk should be able to execute:
- Posting financial transactions using appropriate computer software
- Receiving and recording vouchers, cash and checks
- Producing a variety of financial reports, including income statements and balance sheets
- Checking for accuracy in reports, figures and postings
- Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the records
- Assisting with tax payments and filing
- Maintaining a financial filing system
A competitive Accounting Clerk will have certain skills and qualifications, including:
- Comfort using bookkeeping software and computer spreadsheets
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and recognize errors
- Integrity and discretion when handling the company’s financial data
- Strong mathematical skills
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, processes and reports
- Willingness to learn and comply with financial regulations
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
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