Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Accounting software

Tasks
	Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
	Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
	Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
	Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
	Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
	Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
	Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
	Code documents according to company procedures.
	Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
	Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

Skills
	Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $54,302.00 $26.11  $18.97  $21.35 - $30.04  Bridgeport/Stamford $57,153.00 $27.48  $20.00  $22.48 - $31.15  Danbury $51,885.00 $24.95  $18.51  $20.83 - $28.04  Hartford $53,610.00 $25.77  $18.89  $21.21 - $29.76  New Haven $55,707.00 $26.78  $19.19  $21.80 - $30.99  New London/Norwich $50,480.00 $24.26  $17.15  $18.95 - $28.16  Waterbury $51,906.00 $24.96  $18.10  $20.05 - $28.87  Torrington $51,710.00 $24.86  $18.01  $19.71 - $28.96

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   2451   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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