Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
SOC Code: 43-3031 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,566 | $58,926 | $68,307 | $77,667 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,462 | $58,843 | $68,245 | $77,626 |
| Napa, CA | $46,509 | $54,746 | $63,003 | $71,240 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $44,283 | $52,832 | $61,381 | $69,930 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $44,512 | $52,894 | $61,298 | $69,680 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $42,869 | $51,667 | $60,445 | $69,243 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,971 | $52,312 | $60,653 | $68,994 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $45,718 | $53,477 | $61,214 | $68,973 |
| Salinas, CA | $44,013 | $52,270 | $60,507 | $68,765 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $43,430 | $51,667 | $59,904 | $68,141 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 3.4 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Coordination | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Administrative | 3.9 |
| Mathematics | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Education and Training | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 40.9% |
| Some college | 20.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.2% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Doctoral degree | 6.5% |
| Less than high school | 6.3% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 4.7% |
Typical 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.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
- Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Epic Systems Google Docs Intuit QuickBooks MEDITECH software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Oracle Database
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