Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerk
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.
Annual openings
3,572
BLS median wage
$54,000
Typical education
Post-secondary training plus on-the-job training
10-year growth
+3%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
Post-secondary training plus on-the-job training
Credential requirement
No specific credential listed yet
Work experience
This is an entry-level role so no experience is required. However, full or part-time work experience of any kind developing the listed knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred, with previous Customer Service experience being valued.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Work style
- With kids/peopleOccasionally
- On a computerOccasionally
- Outdoors / on-siteOccasionally
- With your handsOccasionally
Interests it draws on
- Finance
- Accounting
Automation exposure
High exposure
Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.
A typical day
- Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
- Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.