Accounting and Related Clerks perform some or all of the following duties:

• Calculate, prepare, and issue financial documents such as invoices, inventory reports, and account statements
• Code, batch, enter, verify, and reconcile transactions including payroll, purchase orders, cheques, and bank statements
• Compile budget data based on estimated revenues, expenses, and previous budgets
• Prepare cost statements and financial reports
• Calculate material, overhead, and operating costs
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve billing issues
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, word processing, photocopying, and record maintenance

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of college accounting or bookkeeping courses may be required by some employers.
• Certification from recognized Canadian accounting bodies may be considered an asset.
• Some roles require employees to be bondable.
• Many employers offer paid leave, health benefits, pension contributions, and other workplace benefits depending on the organization and sector.