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about finance clerks.

Working in finance is a stable career that offers a number of growth opportunities — and many senior-level finance professionals in the field began their careers as finance clerks. Finance clerks take on a support role and assist with a variety of accounting and finance related tasks, such as updating financial records, managing accounts receivable and payable and serving as an important point of contact for customers, clients and more. As such, customer service also plays a part in this position. If you believe you can help companies with their accounting practices, have a background in accounting and want to pursue a future in finance, this career path is definitely worth considering. 

average finance clerk salaries in the U.S.

Average salaries for finance clerks vary significantly depending on a number of factors, including where you’re located, the company you work for, the scope of your responsibilities and more. With that in mind, average salaries for finance clerks range from $30,000 to $39,000 annually. Performance bonuses and employee benefits may be included in your compensation package. 

what finance clerk jobs entail

Depending on the company, you will work in either the accounting or HR department. You will spend most of your day working on a computer, and may be required to attend meetings related to your role. You will work normal business hours and likely report to the finance manager or a more senior person within the finance or HR department. 

your day-to-day tasks

Bringing together a variety of skills and responsibilities, finance clerks ensure that accounting processes run smoothly and effectively. Some of the tasks that will be included in your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• process finance documents such as bills and receipts
• ensure documents are properly filed
• audit expense reports 
• verify the accuracy of financial documents and data
• monitor company financial transactions
• update records
• follow up on discrepancies
• communicate with vendors and customers
• provide reports to accounting department

Additional tasks may be included based on the specific details of your role. 

where you can work

Finance clerks can work for companies of all sizes across virtually every industry, and demand for these skilled professionals is currently high from coast to coast. That said, more opportunities may be available in cities where the financial sector has a large existing footprint. 

what you bring to the table

Finance clerks need to have strong finance acumen, deep-seated business knowledge and considerable interpersonal and communication skills in order to be successful. Here are some of the skills hiring companies will be looking for:

• knowledge of financial transactions, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), bookkeeping and payroll administration
• willingness to learn and grow
• understanding of finance and accounting regulations
• attention to detail
• strong organizational and time-management skills
• the ability to work with sensitive files 
• strong problem-solving skills

training and certifications

As an entry-level position in finance and accounting, most companies primarily require that you have a keen understanding of finance and accounting principles. On top of that, having an undergraduate degree in a relevant field will certainly help set you apart from other candidates. Proven experience in a similar role will also be an asset. 

Note that some companies are willing to hire students who are still in school and working their way toward degrees in finance or accounting. 

where your career is headed

Finance clerks have a variety of career paths they could pursue. With the right experience and training, you could move on to a more specialized role — for example, managing a particular accounting function, such as accounts payable. Some finance clerks move on to HR or administrative roles, while others ultimately find themselves joining the ranks of executive leadership.  

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