Compare Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks & Tax Preparers District Of Columbia

Comparison Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Tax Preparers
Salary

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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $62,400
Tax Preparers Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Very Low
Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers
Medium

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

6 related certifications

Certification for Tax Preparers
Tax Preparers

5 related certifications

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