Accounting Clerk Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Clerk includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Help accounting department
  • Be clerical support to our company's accounting department
  • Prepare and manage various accounting documents and records
  • Prepare and manage bank deposits
  • Prepare general ledgers
  • Reconcile accounts in an accurately and timely manner
  • Enter key accounting and financial data on a daily basis
  • Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
  • Always adhere to accounting principles
  • Adhere to established standards, procedures and applicable laws

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Clerk duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Clerk roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.