Bookkeeping and accounting clerks manage the financial records of companies or clients.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks document and record financial data. In smaller offices, bookkeepers handle all finances. They record money taken in or spent. They summarize spending habits and prepare reports for managers and supervisors. They may also prepare bank deposits by collecting cash and checks.

In larger offices and accounting departments, bookkeepers are more specialized. Their title may reflect the type of accounting they do.

Entry-level accounting clerks enter the details of transactions, such as the amount of the check and the check number. They also find the total for accounts and compute interest charges. They may monitor loans as well as accounts payable and receivable. Clerks make sure that payments are up to date.

Many accounting clerks are responsible for payroll and bills. Other duties may include creating and filing vouchers and invoices.

Bookkeeping and accounting clerks must ensure that their actions comply with federal and state laws and with company procedures.

Auditing clerks verify the records that other workers enter. They check numbers, postings, and documents for correct entry and proper codes. They also correct or note errors for accountants or other workers to fix.

Clerks use accounting software and spreadsheets to organize data. Experienced workers may code documents and post transactions on the computer. They review invoices and statements as well as check reports.