Details Report for:
43-3031.00 - Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Accounting software — Fund accounting software; Intuit QuickBooks
; Sage 50 Accounting; Tax software (see all 35 examples)
- Business intelligence and data analysis software — IBM Cognos Impromptu
- Compliance software — Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited CRSTL Compliance Positioning System; Financial compliance software; FLS eDP.Payrolltax; Intrax ProcedureNet (see all 7 examples)
- Customer relationship management CRM software — Blackbaud The Raiser's Edge; Sage ACT!
- Data base reporting software — SAP Crystal Reports
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
; Microsoft Access
; Oracle software
; Yardi
(see all 6 examples)
- Desktop communications software — Skype
- Desktop publishing software — Microsoft Publisher
- Document management software — Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
; Document management system software; Dropbox; OmniRIM Records Management Suite (see all 6 examples)
- Electronic mail software — IBM Notes
; Microsoft Exchange
; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise application integration software — SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Microsoft Dynamics GP
; NetSuite ERP
; Oracle Hyperion
; Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
(see all 16 examples)
- Financial analysis software — Delphi Technology; Oracle E-Business Suite Financials; RSM McGladrey Advanced Practice Solutions Paperless Audit; RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant (see all 10 examples)
- Human resources software — ADP Workforce Now
; Human resource management software HRMS
- Information retrieval or search software — LexisNexis
- Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Medical software — Epic Systems
; Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
; Medical condition coding software
; MEDITECH software
(see all 5 examples)
- Office suite software — Google Drive
; Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — HCSS HeavyBid; HCSS HeavyJob; Microsoft Project
; Microsoft SharePoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Time accounting software — ADP Pay eXpert; HMS; Payroll software
- Transaction server software — Customer information control system CICS; Tumbleweed SecureTransport
- Video conferencing software — FaceTime
- Word processing software — Google Docs
; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Maintain financial or account records.
- Operate computers or computerized equipment.
- Execute sales or other financial transactions.
- Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
- Compile data or documentation.
- Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement.
- Calculate financial data.
- Collect deposits, payments or fees.
- Operate office equipment.
- Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.
- Monitor financial information.
- Code data or other information.
- Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
- File documents or records.
- Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Calculate costs of goods or services.
- Maintain inventory records.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
Education | Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
Related Experience | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants. |
SVP Range | (6.0 to < 7.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
13-2082.00 | Tax Preparers |
43-3021.00 | Billing and Posting Clerks |
43-3051.00 | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks |
43-3061.00 | Procurement Clerks |
43-4011.00 | Brokerage Clerks |
43-4031.00 | Court, Municipal, and License Clerks ![]() |
43-4071.00 | File Clerks |
43-4161.00 | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping |
43-6011.00 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants |
43-6012.00 | Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $19.82 hourly, $41,230 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 1,673,600 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 162,100 |
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Top industries (2019) | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (13% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
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