Overview
Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements using computerized and manual systems
Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements in a ledger or computer system
Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets
Prepare period or cost statements or reports
Calculate costs of materials, overhead and other expenses based on estimates, quotations, and price lists
Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems
Perform related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$39,606
$52,140
$70,180
Job openings
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British Columbia
5,378expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of college or other courses certified by the Canadian Securities Institute or Canadian Bookkeepers Association may be required.
Some accounting clerks must be bondable.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory or skilled financial occupations, such as accounts payable supervisor, bookkeeper or office manager is possible with additional training and experience.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certification are optional to practice as Accounting and related clerks in B.C.
- Training through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) - Accounting and Related Clerks
Training through the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) - Accounting and Related Clerks
To work as an accounting clerk in B.C., you may choose to complete training courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute.
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.