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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.

Currently Employed: 1,898,300

Yearly Projected Openings: 46,780

Typical Hourly Wage: $13.18 - $20.88

Typical Annual Salary: $27,400 - $43,400

• 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.
• Perform personal bookkeeping services.
• Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
• Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
• Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
• Prepare trial balances of books.
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.

• Calculators or accessories
• Desktop computers
• Ledger paper
• Notebook computers
• Receipts or receipt books

• Accounting software
• Compliance software
• Document management software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Financial analysis software