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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks on average make:
$43,680 ($21.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
478
and by 2028 that number is projected to:
decrease to 452.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
49 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a certificate or other credential.

The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Account Administrator, Account Clerk, Account Information Clerk, Account Receivable Clerk, Accountant Assistant, Accountant Clerk, Accountant Helper, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Bookkeeper

Technology/Skills

Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook

Tools Used

10-key calculators, Desktop computers, Financial calculators, Image scanners, Ledger sheets, Notebook computers, Receipt books

Tasks

  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
  • Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.

Personality

Dependability, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Cooperation, Initiative, Adaptability/Flexibility, Concern for Others, Independence, Achievement/Effort, Self-Control

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