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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.

	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.

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Significant Points


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	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work in offices and may do site visits. About 1 in 4 worked part time in 2014. Most bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks need some postsecondary education and also learn some of their skills on the job. They must have basic math and computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets and bookkeeping software. The median annual wage for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks was $37,250 in May 2015. Employment of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is projected to decline 8 percent from 2014 to 2024. Technological change is expected to reduce demand for these workers. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks with similar occupations. Learn more about bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	105,480
Management of Companies and Enterprises	77,470
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	62,400
Real Estate	53,180
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 And 5223 only)	43,940
Elementary and Secondary Schools	36,380
Building Equipment Contractors	36,280
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)	35,240
Employment Services	27,630
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	27,340

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Average Annual Salary	$42,110
Average Hourly Wage	$20.25
Total Employment	1,530,430