Job Descriptions & Duties in Accounting
For students interested in working in the accounting industry, there are several different job titles in the field. Accountants and auditors often hold bachelor's or master's degrees while accounting and auditing clerks typically have a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.
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Accountants
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There are many job descriptions inside the accounting title. Accountants can work as government accountants, public accountants or management accountants. Depending on their job and the needs of their clients, accountants are responsible for handling tax preparation, creating budgets and maintaining the records of government agencies.
Auditors
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Auditors are responsible for checking over the accounting work done in a company. They are responsible for locating fraud or any discrepancies in the files of a particular person, business or government organization.
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Accounting and Auditing Clerks
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Accounting clerks are responsible for posting transactions and keeping all files updated. Auditing clerks are responsible for verifying all the transactions posted by the accounting clerks and other accounting employees in the department or office.
Work Environment
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Accountants and auditors typically work from an office setting (or at home, if they own their own firm). Travel is often involved in these positions, especially for employees working for with corporate or government jobs. Most accounting and auditing clerks work in an office setting, and in 2006 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that approximately 24 percent of these clerks work part time.
Salaries
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In 2006, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that accountants and auditors made, on average, $54,630 annually. That same year, it was reported that accounting and auditing clerks made, on average, $30,560.
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