An Accounting Clerk, or Bookkeeping Clerk, is responsible for maintaining financial records, running reports for management and recording a wide range of financial transactions, depending on the business they support. Their duties include offering administrative and bookkeeping assistance to Accountants, preparing financial statements and confirming the accuracy of accounting database information.
- Accounting Clerk duties and responsibilities
Accounting Clerks responsibilities often vary based on their level of experience. Accounting Clerks at the entry-level may determine interest charges, add up accounts and post details of transactions including amount, type and date. They can also be responsible for monitoring accounts and loans to ensure payments are current. More experienced Accounting Clerks may code documents according to an organization's procedures, ensure account data is accurate and complete and add and balance billing vouchers. Additional duties and responsibilities can include:
Using bookkeeping databases, spreadsheets and software
- Posting financial transactions using appropriate computer software
Receiving and recording vouchers, cash and checks- Entering debits and credits into software applications and databases accurately
Producing a variety of reports including income statements and balance sheets
- Checking for accuracy in reports, figures and postings
Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the records
- What does an Accounting Clerk do
Accounting Clerks work in an organization's financial department to complete the necessary clerical work for accurate accounting practices. They perform general office tasks like organizing and delivering documents, filing reports, updating records and communicating with clients with a focus on financial duties. Because they work closely with a company's finances, Accounting Clerks need to be able to multi-task and determine priorities to complete tasks as accurately and efficiently as possible. They use written and verbal communication skills to ensure that other accounting staff members are able to handle sensitive financial details appropriately and according to schedule.
- Accounting Clerk skills and qualifications
The increased role of computers has allowed Accounting Clerks to take on additional responsibilities including keeping track of overdue bills, purchasing, billing and payroll. Many of these duties require accounting clerks to have the following skills and qualifications:
Computer skills: Accounting Clerks should be comfortable using bookkeeping software and computer spreadsheets.
- Detail-oriented: Accounting Clerks are responsible for developing accurate financial records and reports. They need to pay attention to detail to avoid errors and recognize errors that have been made.
Integrity:
Accounting clerks are in control of the financial documentation for an organization, and this information should be used appropriately and kept confidential. It's important that Accounting Clerks guard against misuse of an organization's funds by keeping transparent records.Math skills:
Accounting clerks work with numbers on a daily basis and need to be comfortable with a range of mathematical operations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From Php12,- 00 per month
Benefits: - Health insurance
Paid training
- Promotion to permanent employee
Schedule:
Day shiftSupplemental Pay:
13th month salary