Accounting Clerk

Code: 43-3031.00

Also known as: Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk

Description: After the recent financial crisis, investors have begun to scrutinize corporate bookkeeping more intensely. As such, more Accounting Clerks are needed to help update statements, record financial transactions and validate the overall accuracy of a company's records.In some industries, these Clerks may also be used to keep track of a company's suppliers and vendors so that all bills are paid and all payments are received in a timely manner.

Accounting Clerk

Typical wages


10% $27,050
25% $33,920
Median $42,410
75% $52,430
90% $63,900
10% $13.01
25% $16.31
Median $20.39
75% $25.21
90% $30.72

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
1,673,600
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
1,578,200
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 162,100