Entry-level accounting clerks enter the details of transactions, such as how much a check is for and the number of the check. They also find the total for accounts and compute interest charges. They may monitor loans as well as accounts payable and receivable. Clerks make sure that payments are up to date. More experienced clerks have more difficult tasks.
Many accounting clerks are responsible for payroll and bills.
Other duties may include typing vouchers and invoices and filing. Auditing clerks check the records that other workers entered. They check numbers, postings, and documents for correct entry and proper codes. They also correct or note errors for accountants or other workers to fix. As offices computerize their financial records, more bookkeeping clerks are using accounting software on computers.