What does an Accounting Clerk do?
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What the job involves
- Reconcile bank statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Process accounts payable invoices and prepare payments.
- Maintain organized financial records and filing systems.
- Process customer payments and manage accounts receivable.
- Enter financial data into accounting software accurately.
- Prepare and send invoices to clients and customers.
- Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting.
Summed up from 30 recent Accounting Clerk job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Microsoft Excel 5 in 10 postings
- Accounts Payable 5 in 10 postings
- Reconciliations 4 in 10 postings
- Accounts Receivable 4 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 4 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 1 in 30 postings
- CPA 1 in 40 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 20 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 3 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 2 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 5 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 1 in 180 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 180 postings
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Is this role in demand?
1,167 open Accounting Clerk jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Florida96 open
- California93 open
- Texas90 open
- New York70 open
- Illinois52 open
Typical pay $49,900 a year (most between $44k and $57k). See the full salary breakdown