Accounting and bookkeeping clerks compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. They perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Accounting and bookkeeping clerks - from $4,707 to $6,990 per month - 2025.
- A Accounting and bookkeeping clerks typically earns between $4,707 and $5,822 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $4,828 and $6,009 per month for a working week of 38 hours.
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- A Accounts Clerk in Australian Capital Territory in professional, scientific and technical activities earned minimum $55,000.00 and maximum $70,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Accounts Clerk in New South Wales in professional, scientific and technical activities earned minimum $50,000.00 and maximum $60,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Accounts Clerk in Northern Territory in professional, scientific and technical activities earned minimum $50,000.00 and maximum $65,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Checking figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Operating computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information
- Classifying, recording, and summarizing numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers
- Calculating, preparing, and issuing bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
- Compiling statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses
