Bookkeeping

They Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

Some of the job titles of this field are Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk.

Occupation specific Information

Tasks:

·         Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyse information.

·         Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.

·         Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

·         Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

·         Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.

Occupational Requirement

Work Activities

·         Operate computers or computerized equipment.

·         Execute sales or other financial transactions.

·         Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

·         Compile data or documentation.

·         Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement.

Education & Experience Requirement

Education

Bachelor/Master degree in  commerce /Business Management/Business Administration

Related Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Skills Required

Mathematics — using mathematics to solve problems.

Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively.

Knowledge Required

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.

Administrative — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

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

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

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

Worker Characteristic

• Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

• Enterprising — Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Related Occupation

·         Billing and Posting clerks

·         Brokerage clerks

·         Credit authorizers, Checkers and Clerks

·         Office Clerks

·         Payroll clerks