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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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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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Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work in offices and may do site visits. About 1 in 4 worked part time in 2014.
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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
Perform personal bookkeeping services.
Prepare and process payroll information.
Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
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Administrative
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Mathematics
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English Language
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Economics and Accounting
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Mathematics
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Active Listening
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Critical Thinking
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Reading Comprehension
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Speaking
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Oral Comprehension
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Mathematical Reasoning
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Near Vision
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Written Comprehension
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Written Expression
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