Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Did You Know:
- Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks held about 2.1 million jobs in 2008 and are employed in nearly every industry.
- A high school degree is the minimum requirement; however, postsecondary education is increasingly important, and an associate degree in business or accounting is required for some positions.
- The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work.
Industry Areas
- Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Local Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day Tasks
- 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.
- Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
Overall Kind of Work
Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks are financial recordkeepers. They update and maintain accounting records, including those which calculate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and r...
Work Environment
Military
Finance and accounting specialists work in offices on land or aboard ships.
Status
What is the difference between enlisted and officer?
Enlisted:Enlisted members enter the Military with a high school diploma (in some cases a GED), at a minimum. They are employed in almost every type of military career, often in hands-on roles.
Officers: Officers either enter the Military with a four-year college degree or greater or served previously as enlisted members, and are generally employed in management roles or highly specialized fields that require intensive training.
Officer
Enlisted
Military Breakdown
The number of people who currently hold this career in the Military.
2,245 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in the military
Service Branches
Finance and Accounting Specialists work in the following services:
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