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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

SOC 43-3031.00

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Zone 3 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Mathematics

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.2

Active Listening

3.2

Critical Thinking

3.2

Writing

3.1

Speaking

3.1

Monitoring

3.0

Time Management

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Clerical

3.9

Mathematics

3.8

English Language

3.4

Economics and Accounting

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Administration and Management

2.9

Education and Training

2.7

Key Tasks

1Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.

2Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

3Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

4Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

5Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

Also Known As

Account Administrator Account Clerk Account Information Clerk Account Receivable Clerk Accountant Assistant Accountant Clerk Accountant Helper Accounting Assistant Accounting Associate Accounting Bookkeeper