Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Civilian:
Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.
Military:
Millions of paychecks are issued and large amounts of materials are purchased by the services each year. To account for military spending, exact financial records must be kept of these transactions. Finance and accounting specialists organize and keep track of financial records. They also compute payrolls and other allowances, audit accounting records, and prepare payments for military personnel.
Job Titles
- Account Clerk
- Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Specialist
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $36,330
- Military:
- $47,650
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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