Accounting Clerk Hiring Guide | LinkedIn Talent Solutions

An accounting clerk can support your finance team with entry-level administrative and financial tasks. They can file financial records, reconcile bank statements, update accounting databases, and keep up with other bookkeeping responsibilities. Generally, they will support an accountant or financial manager, and can be trained to one day become accountants themselves. Depending on the size and scope of your company’s needs, the responsibilities for an accounting clerk might vary, and the position may require more or less training from your team.

You might hire an accounting clerk to:

Keep your financial records updated

Prepare reports and reconcile bank statements
Run accounting software and bookkeeping programs
Process business transactions

Required skills and qualifications	Preferred skills and qualifications
Knowledge of basic principles of finance, accounting, and bookkeeping	Formal training in accounting
Attention to detail	Experience in administrative or accounting roles
Excellent time management skills	Collaborative working style
Proficient in or passionate about math	Strong communication skills
Ability to learn new technologies	Understanding of budgeting and bookkeeping software