Accounting Clerk Job Description

What is an Accounting Clerk?

Accounting clerks provide general support to the accounting department in the form of helping with inputting journal entries, assisting with month end activities and both accounts payable and receivable, and processing invoices. Accounting clerks are needed in both small and large accounting firms.

Accounting clerks need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate comforability with general accounting practices and peforming math calculations. Accounting clerks are detail oriented, self-starters, and good at working collaboratively.

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XYZ Inc. is the leading firm in our field. We're proud of our 3.8 rating on Glassdoor. We're now hiring a talented Accounting Clerk to join the XYZ Inc. team. If you're eager for your next challenge, XYZ Inc. is an ideal company for you. Don't hesitate to apply.

Responsibilities for Accounting Clerk

  • Apply accounting principles, regulations, and policies to all work duties
  • Assist with regular bank reconciliations
  • Keep sensitive information confidential
  • Perform general office support like filing and other administrative tasks
  • Maintain, verify, and update numerous ledgers
  • Provide assistance with invoices and payments
  • Help provide and prepare information for reports in a timely manner

Qualifications for Accounting Clerk

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skils
  • Reading comprehension skills strong enough to read and interpret financial documents
  • General knowledge and understanding of accounting procedures
  • Strong comfortability in an office environment
  • Ability to perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately

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