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Occupational Description

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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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Employment Outlook for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Statewide Employment Analysis	Employment in this occupation in 2010 was much larger than the statewide average for all occupations. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average rate for all occupations through 2020. The total number of job openings is projected to be much higher than the statewide average number of job openings for all occupations through 2020. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

There are 69 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
Log Accountant/Inventory Control Clerk	5/22/13	Lakeview	DOE
Accounts Payable / Receivable & Customer Management	5/21/13	Culver	$11.00/hr DOE
Accounting Specialist	5/21/13	Wilsonville
Accounting Assistant - 1	5/21/13	Springfield	DOE
Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist	5/21/13	Portland
Accounts Receivable Clerk	5/20/13	Sunriver	DOE
Audit Clerk	5/19/13	Portland
Accounts Payable Specialist	5/19/13	Portland
AP Clerk	5/19/13	Portland
Accounts Payable Analyst Student Intern	5/19/13	Portland
In-House-Bookkeeper-Data Entry-Accountant	5/19/13	Portland	$9.00/hr to $23.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Accounting Clerk	5/17/13	La Grande	$10.00/hr
Full Cycle Bookkeeper	5/17/13	Eugene	$15.00/hr DOE
Revenue Auditor	5/16/13	Lincoln City	$10.94/hr to $12.04/hr DOE
(Cl2268) General Ledger Accountant	5/15/13	Beaverton	$18.62/hr DOE
Office & Bookkeeping Assistant	5/14/13	Hood River	DOE
Experienced Bookkeeper / Part-Time	5/14/13	Harrisburg	$14.00/hr DOE
Accounting Technician II	5/14/13	Portland	$15.51/hr
Accounting Technician I	5/14/13	Coos Bay	$13.76/hr to $15.20/hr DOE
Part Time Bookkeeper	5/14/13	Gresham	$10.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Accounting Assistant	5/13/13	Albany	$31,367/yr to $40,000/yr DOE
Fiscal Assistant	5/13/13	Roseburg	$9.88/hr to $14.60/hr DOE
Accounts Payable Technician	5/9/13	Salem	$2,254/mo to $2,441/mo DOE
E-Commerce Bookkeeper (Lake Oswego)	5/9/13	Lake Oswego	$15.00/hr to $18.00/hr DOE
Bookkeeper	5/8/13	Keizer	$13.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE

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Job Openings from the Web for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 158 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 26 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Employer
GENERAL LEDGER/BOOKKEEPER	5/21/13	Lake Oswego
Accounts Payable Clerk	5/20/13	Portland	Accountemps
A/R ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT	5/20/13	Hillsboro	Creative Financial Staffing
Associate	5/20/13	Beaverton	Accountemps
Accounts Receivable Clerk	5/20/13	Beaverton	Accountemps
Part-time Bookkeeper #18029	5/20/13	Portland
Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist	5/18/13	Portland	COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR CO
Accounting Assistant -1	5/18/13	Springfield	Head Start of Lane County
Accounting Specialist	5/17/13	Wilsonville	Nyman Worldwide Enterprises
Accounting Technician 2	5/17/13	Salem	Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC)
Bookkeeper - Part Time	5/17/13	Gresham	Express Employment Professionals
Accounting Clerk	5/17/13		Hicksgas
Billing Clerk	5/17/13	Lake Oswego	Bates Group LLC
Expense Allocation Coordinator	5/17/13	Portland	Kroger
Invoicing Assistant	5/17/13	Tualatin	Volt
Accounts Payable/ Data Entry Clerk	5/17/13	Tigard	Kforce Finance/Accounting
Accounts Payable/ Data Entry Clerk	5/17/13	Tigard	Kforce Inc .
Expense Allocation Coordinator	5/17/13	Portland	The Kroger Co.
AP Specialist	5/16/13	Portland	VanderHouwen & Associates
Accounts Payable Analyst Student Intern	5/16/13	Portland	Daimler Trucks North America
Accounts Payable Analyst Student Intern	5/16/13	Portland	Daimler Trucks North America
Invoicing Assistant	5/16/13	Tualatin	Volt Information Sciences
A/p Specialist	5/16/13	Hillsboro	Kforce
Audit Clerk	5/16/13	Portland	Kroger
Audit Clerk	5/15/13	Portland	The Kroger Co.

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State of Oregon License Information for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Wages for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Region	---------------- 2012 Wages ----------------
	Percentiles (hourly wages)					Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
	10th	25th	50th (median)	75th	90th	Avg Hourly ($/hr)	Avg Annual
Note: This occupation has a large share of part-time workers. Annual wages for occupations with a large share of part-time workers may overstate actual income.
Oregon Statewide	$11.31	$13.82	$17.09	$20.94	$24.73	$17.69	$36,809
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	10.70	12.92	16.26	19.67	22.64	16.46	34,219
Multnomah / Washington	12.60	15.21	18.05	21.90	26.27	18.81	39,126
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	12.22	14.95	17.71	20.97	23.59	18.03	37,494
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	10.33	12.22	15.39	19.23	23.37	16.35	34,026
Lane	10.50	13.29	16.60	20.39	23.62	17.07	35,508
Douglas	9.81	12.10	14.74	17.96	21.95	15.54	32,330
Coos / Curry	10.47	12.20	14.84	18.65	22.47	15.88	33,028
Jackson / Josephine	10.40	12.21	14.40	17.83	21.82	15.38	32,004
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	10.11	12.74	15.08	18.25	23.53	16.03	33,343
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	9.29	12.15	16.31	20.00	23.24	16.42	34,144
Klamath / Lake	10.93	12.84	15.20	18.31	22.05	16.04	33,363
Morrow / Umatilla	9.86	12.27	15.69	19.70	23.27	16.58	34,483
Baker / Union / Wallowa	9.56	11.99	13.76	16.74	20.51	14.57	30,303
Grant / Harney / Malheur	9.24	12.25	14.39	18.54	21.78	15.09	31,372
Clackamas	12.83	15.42	18.22	22.81	27.76	19.37	40,291

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Regional Employment Projections for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Region	Employment		Change	% Change	Projected Annual Openings
Region	2010	2020	Change	% Change	Growth	Replacement	Total
Oregon Statewide	25,606	30,443	4,837	18.9%	484	308	792
Multnomah / Washington	9,503	11,517	2,014	21.2%	201	116	317
Marion / Polk / Yamhill	2,711	3,127	416	15.3%	42	32	74
Lane	2,372	2,795	423	17.8%	42	28	71
Clackamas	2,073	2,524	451	21.8%	45	25	70
Jackson / Josephine	1,614	1,858	244	15.1%	24	19	44
Benton / Lincoln / Linn	1,337	1,581	244	18.2%	24	16	40
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson	1,161	1,383	222	19.1%	22	14	36
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook	592	698	106	17.9%	11	7	18
Douglas	546	632	86	15.8%	9	7	15
Coos / Curry	523	583	60	11.5%	6	6	12
Morrow / Umatilla	470	552	82	17.4%	8	6	14
Klamath / Lake	427	484	57	13.3%	6	5	11
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco	423	488	65	15.4%	7	5	12
Baker / Union / Wallowa	305	343	38	12.5%	4	4	7
Grant / Harney / Malheur	276	300	24	8.7%	2	3	6

These estimates do not include self-employment. Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.

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Industries of Employment for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Industry Click links to view Infogroup employers	Ownership	2010 Employment
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting	Private	963
Crop Production	Private	510
Forestry and Logging	Private	202
Construction	Private	1,606
Construction of Buildings	Private	470
Residential Building Construction	Private	328
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction	Private	210
Specialty Trade Contractors	Private	926
Building Equipment Contractors	Private	431
Building Finishing Contractors	Private	211
Manufacturing	Private	1,963
Food Manufacturing	Private	217
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	Private	296
Wholesale Trade	Private	1,896
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods	Private	868
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	Private	256
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods	Private	607
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers	Private	213
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers	Private	421
Retail Trade	Private	3,051
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers	Private	589
Automobile Dealers	Private	319
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers	Private	287
Building Material and Supplies Dealers	Private	225
Food and Beverage Stores	Private	528
Grocery Stores	Private	490
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores	Private	195
General Merchandise Stores	Private	349
Miscellaneous Store Retailers	Private	220
Transportation and Warehousing	Private	552
Truck Transportation	Private	242
Information	Private	527
Publishing Industries (except Internet)	Private	298
Finance and Insurance	Private	1,355
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities	Private	649
Depository Credit Intermediation	Private	433
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	Private	587
Insurance Carriers	Private	242
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities	Private	345
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	Private	945
Real Estate	Private	849
Lessors of Real Estate	Private	276
Activities Related to Real Estate	Private	404
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	Private	2,728
Legal Services	Private	391
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services	Private	1,236
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	Private	303
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	Private	242
Management of Companies and Enterprises	Private	1,484
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	Private	936
Administrative and Support Services	Private	851
Employment Services	Private	197
Services to Buildings and Dwellings	Private	278
Educational Services	Private	344
Health Care and Social Assistance	Private	2,123
Ambulatory Health Care Services	Private	1,252
Offices of Physicians	Private	493
Offices of Dentists	Private	390
Offices of Other Health Practitioners	Private	244
Hospitals	Private	256
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	Private	248
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	Private	241
Social Assistance	Private	374
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	Private	287
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	Private	201
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	Private	195
Accommodation and Food Services	Private	918
Accommodation	Private	457
Traveler Accommodation	Private	419
Food Services and Drinking Places	Private	461
Full-Service Restaurants	Private	276
Other Services (except Public Administration)	Private	1,718
Repair and Maintenance	Private	464
Automotive Repair and Maintenance	Private	319
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	Private	1,141
Religious Organizations	Private	620
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations	Private	253
Public Administration	State	285
Educational Services	Local	487
Elementary and Secondary Schools	Local	322
Public Administration	Local	674
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support	Local	566

Educational Requirements for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Workers typically need a postsecondary non-degree award to enter this occupation. Those with an Associate's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.

Skills for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Apply Accounting Principles And Terminology
Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
Balance Accounts Payable
Balance Cash And Receipts
Balance Invoices
Compile Data For Financial Reports
Compute And Record Fiscal Data
Compute Taxes
Design Tables Depicting Data
Disburse Checks To Satisfy Accounts Payable
Enter Transactions In Journal Or Other Similar Accounting Record
Keep Financial Records
Keep Record Of Company Or Organization Expenses
Maintain Balance Sheets
Maintain Ledgers Or Other Similar Account Records
Monitor Accounts Payable And Receivable
Operate Fax Machines, Copiers, Printers, And Other Office Machines
Organize And Work With Detailed Records
Perform Bookkeeping Functions
Prepare Billing Statements
Prepare Financial Reports
Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
Process And Prepare Business Forms
Process Financial Records, Such As Invoices And Accounts Payable And Receivable
Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
Reconcile Bank Statements
Reconcile Journals
Use Basic Mathematics
Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
Use Ten Key By Touch

Schools and Training Providers for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Lane Community College 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405-0640 Phone: (541) 463-3000 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Linn-Benton Community College 6500 Pacific Blvd SW Albany, OR 97321 Phone: (541) 917-4999 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Everest College 425 SW Washington Street Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 222-3225 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Chemeketa Community College 4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, OR 97305 Phone: (503) 399-5000 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Rogue Community College 3345 Redwood Hwy Grants Pass, OR 97527-9291 Phone: (541) 956-7501 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Tillamook Bay Community College 4301 Third St. Tillamook, OR 97141 Phone: (503) 842-8222 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Southwestern Oregon Community College 1988 Newmark Ave Coos Bay, OR 97420-2193 Phone: (541) 888-2525 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Umpqua Community College 1140 College Rd. Roseburg, OR 97470-0226 Phone: (541) 440-4600 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Abdill Career College, Inc. 843 E. Main Street, Suite 203 Medford, OR 97504 Phone: (541) 779-8384 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Career Enhancement Center 1901 Adams, Suite 3 La Grande, OR 97850 Phone: (541) 963-7942 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Mt Hood Community College 26000 SE Stark St Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: (503) 491-6422 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Treasure Valley Community College 650 College Blvd Ontario, OR 97914 Phone: (541) 881-8822 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Blue Mountain Community College 2411 NW Carden Ave Pendleton, OR 97801 Phone: (541) 276-1260 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Portland Community College 12000 SW 49th Avenue Portland, OR 97219-7132 Phone: (503) 244-6111 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	Clackamas Community College 19600 Molalla Ave Oregon City, OR 97045-8980 Phone: (503) 657-6958 x2313 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Klamath Community College 7390 South Sixth Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603-7121 Phone: (541) 882-3521 Programs of Training: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Career Pathway Roadmaps for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Blue Mountain Community College	Accounting
Central Oregon Community College	Business Administration
Chemeketa Community College	Accounting Business Technology
Clackamas Community College	Business - Project Management
Columbia Gorge Community College	Accounting Business Management Computer Applications and Office Systems
Klamath Community College	Administrative Office Professional
Lane Community College	Accounting AAS: Accounting Clerk, Payroll Clerk Administrative Office Professional Computer Programming Computer Science Professions at Lane
Linn-Benton Community College	Accounting
Portland Community College	Accounting/Bookkeeping Computer Applications - Office Systems VESL Entry-level Accounting Clerk
Rogue Community College	Business and Management Business and Management: Accounting Business and Management: Small Business Management Landscape Technician
Southwestern Oregon Community College	Administrative Office Professional Business Management/Entrepreneurship Marketing Supervision
Tillamook Bay Community College	Accounting

Related Occupations

The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.

Occupation	Skill Overlap
Billing And Posting Clerks	66%
Payroll And Timekeeping Clerks	35%
Purchasing And Procurement Clerks	33%

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