Unit group 4311

PSOC Unit group 4311 — Accounting and bookeeping clerks

Accounting and bookkeeping clerks compute, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. They perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Their tasks include: a) checking figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes; b) operating computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information; c) classifying, recording and summarizing numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals and ledgers or computers; d) calculating, preparing and issuing bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures; e) compiling statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Examples of the occupations included here: Accounting sales clerk, Accounts clerk, Accounts payable practitioner, Audit clerk, Bookkeeping clerk, Budgeting aide, Budgeting clerk, Cost computing clerk Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Accounting assistant - 3313, Bookkeeper - 3313

Level Unit group
Code 4311
Children 0
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

Accounting and bookkeeping clerks compute, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. They perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Their tasks include: a) checking figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes; b) operating computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information; c) classifying, recording and summarizing numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals and ledgers or computers; d) calculating, preparing and issuing bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures; e) compiling statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Examples of the occupations included here: Accounting sales clerk, Accounts clerk, Accounts payable practitioner, Audit clerk, Bookkeeping clerk, Budgeting aide, Budgeting clerk, Cost computing clerk Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Accounting assistant - 3313, Bookkeeper - 3313

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Numerical clerks.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Numerical clerks grouping.

Industry links

Industries that employ this occupation

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Primary industries

Primary industries

Also relevant for

Also relevant for

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FAQ

What does PSOC 4311 cover?

Accounting and bookkeeping clerks compute, classify and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. They perform any combination of routine calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Their tasks include: a) checking figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes; b) operating computers programmed with accounting software to record, store and analyze information; c) classifying, recording and summarizing numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using journals and ledgers or computers; d) calculating, preparing and issuing bills, invoices, account statements and other financial statements according to established procedures; e) compiling statistical, financial, accounting or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses. Examples of the occupations included here: Accounting sales clerk, Accounts clerk, Accounts payable practitioner, Audit clerk, Bookkeeping clerk, Budgeting aide, Budgeting clerk, Cost computing clerk Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Accounting assistant - 3313, Bookkeeper - 3313

Where is PSOC 4311 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Numerical clerks.

How do I choose PSOC 4311 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Numerical clerks grouping.