Bookkeeping Associate

Bookkeeping clerks held more than 2.1 million jobs in 2006 and are employed in every industry. Employment is projected to grow as fast as the average due to a growing economy. Known as financial recordkeepers, you will update and maintain accounting records, including those which calculate expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss. 

Bookkeepers and bookkeeping clerks often have responsibility for some or all of the accounts, known as the general ledger. You will record all transactions and post debits (costs) and credits (income). You will also produce financial statements and prepare reports and summaries for supervisors and managers. Bookkeepers also prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to the bank. You will also may handle payroll, make purchases, prepare invoices, and keep track of overdue accounts.

The median wage and salary bookkeeping clerks earned today range between $24,540 and $37,780 for entry-level.