Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk qualifications to look for

Accounting Clerks are administrative whizzes who support the accounting department by performing a variety of tasks. 

Tasks vary depending on the company, but they often include:

• Reconciling bank statements
• Maintaining accounting databases
• Keeping accurate document records
  

A well-qualified candidate will have all the right certifications to bolster their bookkeeping duties, though they may not have a ton of experience since this is an entry-level gig.  

Your top accounting clerks will be detail-oriented and thrive in an organized work environment. 

Keep an eye out for candidates who are:

• Analytical thinkers
• Big on ways to improve procedures
• Motivated even when things get repetitive
  

Top tip: Hire candidates willing to grow by making sure their personal career goals align with your company's mission.

Problem-solving interview questions

• As an Accounting Clerk, what do you feel are your biggest responsibilities?
• How would you define the Accounting department’s role in a company?
• Are you familiar with any accounting software?
• What Excel projects have you worked on? 
• Have you designed a spreadsheet to keep track of accounts payable? If so, what was your process? 
• Accuracy is important in this role. How do you double-check your work?
• If we needed you to improve the invoice keeping process, how would you go about it?
• What do you identify as confidential information and how do you secure it?
• How familiar are you with SFAS (Statement of Financial Accounting Standards)?
  

Behavioral interview questions

• Give an example of a goal you had in your previous position. What did you do to reach it?
• Describe a situation where you had multiple deadlines. How did you handle them?
• Have you ever implemented a change to speed up an accounting process?
• What would you like to learn more about?