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It takes detail orientation, math skills,

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and personal integrity

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to run the numbers for an entire organization…

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or even a small part of one.

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Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

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bring those qualities to work

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producing financial records…

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so that organizations know exactly

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how much money they’ve spent,

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what is owed to them,

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and their total profits and losses.

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Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks

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use specialized computer accounting software

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to enter information from receipts or bills.

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They may handle payroll, billing, purchasing,

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and monitor overdue bills.

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Effective bookkeeping requires

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regular communication with clients as well.

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Some clerks are full-charge bookkeepers

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who oversee an entire organization’s books.

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Others, especially at larger companies,

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are accounting clerks

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who handle specific tasks.

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They all use basic math throughout the day.

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Most bookkeeping, accounting,

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and auditing clerks work full time, in offices,

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although part-time schedules

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are not uncommon.

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Additional hours may be required for audits,

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during tax season,

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or to meet end-of-fiscal-year deadlines.

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Although a high school diploma

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or equivalent is required,

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most employers prefer candidates

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with some college coursework in accounting.

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On-the-job training can last up to one year.

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Clerks must have basic math

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and computer skills,

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including knowledge of spreadsheets

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and bookkeeping software.