Accounting clerks work both individually and in collaboration with others in their organization. To become a successful accounting clerk, individuals must be good at management, accounting, and also have an understanding of accounts payable and Microsoft Office.

Accounting clerks graduate with a variety of different majors. Accounting is the preferred degree in this field compared to other majors such as business administration and business and commerce. Finance majors are also more common than economics majors.

Accounting clerks are important to the success of companies in a variety of industries. They are more likely to be employed in hospital & healthcare and staffing and recruiting industries than in financial services. Other industries that employ accounting clerks are construction and higher education.

Location of work is also significant when deciding on a career path because some industries may be region specific. Accounting clerks often find employment opportunities in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.