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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerksresume guide.
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. A strong Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks resume shows mathematics, active listening and critical thinking, and names the tools you have worked with, such as Intuit QuickBooks, SAP Concur and SAP software.
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- 1Show the result, not just the task."Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records" from this guide becomes a faster close, the number a controller cares about most.
- 2Show that you check the software's work.Automation now does much of the data entry and matching in this job. Employers want the person who sets up the rules and catches what the software gets wrong.
- 3Put a dollar figure on the errors you catch."Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry" is a core task in this guide. Saying how much money you stopped from going out the door makes it concrete.
- 4Name the software the way postings do.Yardi software, Intuit QuickBooks, SAP Concur and Microsoft Excel are hot tools in this guide, so they are spelled exactly that way.
- 5Give your certifications their own section.Few people in this job hold a four-year degree, so a bookkeeping certificate and a QuickBooks ProAdvisor badge quickly show you know the work and the software.
- 6Keep education to one line.Most people in this job have a high school diploma or a certificate, so a two-year degree is a plus. One line is enough; your track record matters more.
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01Also called
O*NETAccount ClerkAccounting AssistantAccounting AssociateAccounting ClerkAccounting SpecialistAccounting TechnicianAccounts Payable ClerkAccounts Payables ClerkAccounts Payable SpecialistAccounts Receivable Clerk
02Skills employers expect
O*NETImportance is how much the skill matters to the job; level is how much of it the job demands. Both are worth naming on the resume, in this order.
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | High | Intermediate |
| Active Listening | High | Intermediate |
| Critical Thinking | High | Intermediate |
| Reading Comprehension | High | Intermediate |
| Speaking | High | Intermediate |
| Writing | High | Intermediate |
| Monitoring | High | Intermediate |
| Time Management | High | Intermediate |
| Complex Problem Solving | Moderate | Intermediate |
| Coordination | Moderate | Intermediate |
03Knowledge areas
O*NET- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
- Education and Training
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Law and Government
04Common responsibilities
O*NETOrdered by importance. Each one is a bullet waiting for a result and a number.
- Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze 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.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
- Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
- Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
- Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
05Software and tools
O*NET118 tools across 29 categories. The six largest categories are below; Hot marks a hot technology, In demand a tool employers ask for most often.
Accounting software33
- Intuit QuickBooksHotIn demand
- SAP ConcurHotIn demand
- Tax softwareIn demand
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Fund accounting software
- Quicken
- Accounts receivable software
- Cost accounting software
- Financial reporting software
- General ledger software
- Accounts payable software
- ATX Total Accounting Office
- ComputerEase construction accounting software
- Accurate NXG
- AdaptaSoft CyberPay
- ATX Total Engagement Office
- Automation Counselors municiPAL
- Best MIP Fund Accounting
- CCIS AccountAbility
- CYMA IV Accounting for Windows
- Financial statement software
- Heron CrossTie General Ledger
- New Millennium Communications Genesis Accounting
- PROPHIX Enterprise
- Roundtable Software Advantage Accounting System
- Softrax Revenue Management
- UA Business Software Professional Edition
- ACS Technologies ACS Financial Suite
- Activant Solutions Activant Prophet 21
- American HealthTech Financial
- Blackbaud The Financial Edge
- FlexiFinancials FlexiLedger
- Infor Global Solutions Starbuilder
+ 28 more
Enterprise resource planning ERP software16
- SAP softwareHotIn demand
- Oracle PeopleSoftHot
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Oracle Hyperion
- SAP Business Objects
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite ERP
- Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
- Oracle Fusion Applications
- Sage 100 ERP
- AcornSystems Corporate Performance Management
- AMS Services AMS Sagitta
- Business performance management BPM software
- Cartesis ES Magnitude
- Advanced Management Systems Software for Wineries
+ 11 more
Financial analysis software10
- Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
- Delphi Technology
- Auditing software
- AuditWare financial reporting and auditing software
- MethodWare ProAudit Advisor
- Paisley AutoAudit
- Paisley IssueTrack
- Pentana audit work system PAWS
- RSM McGladrey Advanced Practice Solutions Paperless Audit
- RSM McGladrey Auditor Assistant
+ 5 more
Compliance software7
- Financial compliance software
- Intrax ProcedureNet
- Paisley Cardmap
- Paisley Focus Control Assurance
- Paisley RiskNavigator
- Sage EDP Payroll Tax
- Corporate Responsibility System Technologies Limited CRSTL Compliance Positioning System
+ 2 more
Data base user interface and query software7
- Microsoft AccessHotIn demand
- Oracle DatabaseHotIn demand
- Yardi softwareHotIn demand
- Database software
- FileMaker Pro
- Data entry software
- Sage 100 Contractor
+ 2 more
Document management software6
- Microsoft SharePointHotIn demand
- Adobe AcrobatHotIn demand
- Document management system software
- Records management software
- Iron Mountain Accutrac records management software
- OmniRIM Records Management Suite
+ 1 more
Medical software6
- Epic SystemsHotIn demand
- MEDITECH softwareHot
- Medical procedure coding software
- Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
- Medical condition coding software
- HMS
+ 1 more
Electronic mail software3
- Microsoft OutlookHotIn demand
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft Exchange
Project management software3
- Microsoft ProjectHotIn demand
- HCSS HeavyJob
- HCSS HeavyBid
Billing and invoicing software2
- Fifth Walk BillingTracker
- BLS Software Invoice!
Cloud-based data access and sharing software2
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
Customer relationship management CRM software2
- Blackbaud The Raiser's EdgeIn demand
- Act!
Human resources software2
- ADP Workforce NowIn demand
- Human resource management software HRMS
Time accounting software2
- Payroll softwareIn demand
- ADP Pay eXpert
Transaction server software2
- Customer information control system CICS
- Tumbleweed SecureTransport
Word processing software2
- Microsoft WordHotIn demand
- Google DocsHot
Business intelligence and data analysis software1
- IBM Cognos Impromptu
Data base reporting software1
- SAP Crystal Reports
Desktop communications software1
- Skype
Desktop publishing software1
Enterprise application integration software1
- SAP BusinessObjects Data Integrator
Information retrieval or search software1
- LexisNexis
Internet browser software1
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
Inventory management software1
- Asset management software
Office suite software1
- Microsoft Office softwareHotIn demand
Operating system software1
- Microsoft WindowsHotIn demand
Presentation software1
- Microsoft PowerPointHotIn demand
Spreadsheet software1
- Microsoft ExcelHotIn demand
Video conferencing software1
- FaceTime
06Education and preparation
O*NETTypical education
High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
41% of surveyed workers. Others report Post-Secondary Certificate (21%) and Bachelor's Degree (12%).
Preparation level
Job Zone 3 · Medium preparation
Usually vocational training, an associate degree or a few years of related experience.
07Putting it on your resume
ResumeXRays guidanceBEE · How to show it
Lead with the credential and the record. Job Zone 3 roles usually ask for training, a license or a few years of related experience. Put those on the first screen, then show what you did with them.
Name the tools exactly. This occupation is heavy on named software. A skills section that says "Intuit QuickBooks, SAP Concur, SAP software, Microsoft Access" matches more job descriptions than a general phrase. Use the spelling employers use.
Show active listening and critical thinking, not just mathematics. Active listening and critical thinking rank close to mathematics for this occupation. One bullet per role that shows a decision, a tradeoff or a result covers them.
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