An accounting clerk position requires you to have broad accounting skills and knowledge. Your duties will vary based on how your company defines the role. Typically, you will manage accounts receivable and payable, process invoices, oversee budgets, and update financial statements. You will also be tasked with answering accounting-based questions for employees and for customers. Experience in this role can help you prepare for a career as an accountant.
Accounting clerks work in the accounting department. It is common for you to be supervised by a senior accountant or manager. You will work regular office hours. You’ll spend most of your day on a computer using accounting software and other tools.
Getting a job as an accounting clerk is a great way to earn experience as you work toward your accounting designation. Your next career steps are
junior accountant, auditor, CPA (wirth accounting certification).
You can expect to make about $43,000 per year as an accounting clerk working in Winnipeg. This is just over $22 per hour. Learn more about how much you can make below:
annual: $42,500
monthly: $3,542
weekly: $885
hourly: $22.14
lowest salary: $36,400 per year
average salary: $42,500 per year
highest salary: $48,500 per year
junior salary: $36,400-$42,000 per year
intermediate salary: $39,200-$45,300 per year
senior salary: $41,900-$48,500 per year
Accounting clerks have their hands in many pots. You will work on a variety of tasks. Here is a list of the main responsibilities and daily tasks that will make up your job:
Accounting clerks commonly work for large companies. But, you can find work for all size companies. You can also work for accounting consulting firms.
Accounting clerks need to have strong accounting knowledge and business acumen. Here is a list of top skills you will require:
Most employers require you to have a minimum of some college coursework in accounting or finance. Previous work experience in accounting is an asset.