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Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerks

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Job Description


	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.

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Job Requirements


	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.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	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.

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Significant Points


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	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks held more than 2 million jobs in 2004 and are employed in every industry. Employment is projected to grow more slowly than average as the spread of office automation lifts worker productivity. The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work; those who can carry out a wider range of bookkeeping and accounting activities will be in greater demand than specialized clerks.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	100,300
Management of Companies and Enterprises	80,020
Local Government (OES Designation)	75,540
Depository Credit Intermediation	56,940
Building Equipment Contractors	43,400
Elementary and Secondary Schools	41,740
Employment Services	39,440
Offices of Physicians	32,530
Automobile Dealers	29,810
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	27,610

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Average Annual Salary	$33,800
Average Hourly Wage	$16.25
Total Employment	1,855,010