O*NET-SOC 43-3031.00

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Mathematics2.A.1.e3.3807/2017
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.2507/2017
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2507/2017
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.2507/2017
Speaking2.A.1.d3.1207/2017
Writing2.A.1.c3.1207/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.007/2017
Mathematical Reasoning1.A.1.c.13.8807/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8807/2017
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8807/2017
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.6207/2017
Number Facility1.A.1.c.23.507/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.Core12807/2017
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.Core12907/2017
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.Core12907/2017
Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.Core13007/2017
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.Core12507/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional7.011/2023
Enterprising2.8911/2023
Investigative2.1711/2023
Realistic1.6511/2023
Social1.4711/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.