In the Air Force:
Air Transportation; Air Transportation Journeyman; Contracting Craftsman; Financial Management and Comptroller Apprentice; Financial Management and Comptroller Manager; Logistics Plans Craftsman; Materiel Management Apprentice; Materiel Management Manager; Medical Materiel Helper; Munitions Systems Apprentice; Munitions Systems Superintendent
In the Army:
Ammunition Specialist; Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist; Automated Logistical Specialist; Financial Management Technician; Property Accounting Technician; Supply Systems Technician; Unit Supply Specialist
It takes detail orientation, math skills, and personal integrity to run the numbers for an entire organization… or even a small part of one. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks bring those qualities to work producing financial records… so that organizations know exactly how much money they’ve spent, what is owed to them, and their total profits and losses. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks use specialized computer accounting software to enter information from receipts or bills. They may handle payroll, billing, purchasing, and monitor overdue bills. Effective bookkeeping requires regular communication with clients as well. Some clerks are full-charge bookkeepers who oversee an entire organization’s books. Others, especially at larger companies, are accounting clerks who handle specific tasks. They all use basic math throughout the day. Most bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work full time, in offices, although part-time schedules are not uncommon. Additional hours may be required for audits, during tax season, or to meet end-of-fiscal-year deadlines. Although a high school diploma or equivalent is required, most employers prefer candidates with some college coursework in accounting. On-the-job training can last up to one year. Clerks must have basic math and computer skills, including knowledge of spreadsheets and bookkeeping software.
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
Business
customer service
administrative services
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
Basic Skills
using math to solve problems
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
You might use software like this on the job:
Accounting software
Intuit QuickBooks
Sage 50 Accounting
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Dropbox
Microsoft SharePoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics
SAP software
high school diploma/GED or certificate after high school usually needed
Get started on your career:
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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