Salary Range
$25,000 to $75,000Overview
Bookkeeping and accounting clerks record financial transactions for government, business, and other organizations. They compute, classify, record, and verify numerical data in order to develop and maintain accurate financial records. There are about 1.5 million bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Conventional
Organized
Technical
Career Ladder
Division Manager, or Accountant, or Auditor
Department Head or Office Manager
Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk
Entry-Level Clerk or Office Assistant
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