Bookkeeping clerk
ぼきじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
An office job that handles journal entries and aggregation of accounting records for companies and organizations, creates ledgers, and performs year-end closing processes.
Description
Bookkeeping clerks handle journal entries for transactions of companies and organizations, voucher processing, ledger creation, trial balance preparation, monthly and annual closings, and other tasks. They accurately input daily accounting data such as sales, purchases, and expenses, manage ledgers using accounting software, prepare reports for related departments, assist with tax filings, organize supporting documents, and perform a wide range of duties. Accuracy and attention to detail are required, and bookkeeping knowledge and PC operation skills are essential.
Future Outlook
While automation and RPA implementation in bookkeeping tasks will improve efficiency, demand for personnel with accurate data management and analytical skills will remain stable. With the普及 of cloud accounting software, the market value of personnel with IT skills is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
High concentration / Meticulous / Prioritizes accuracy / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Flexitime / Full-time employee / Remote / Temporary staff
Career Path
Accounting assistant → Accounting clerk → Accounting supervisor → Accounting manager → Director of accounting → CFO
Required Skills
Accounting software operation / Bookkeeping knowledge (Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Level 3) / Journal entry input and voucher processing / Spreadsheets
Recommended Skills
Communication skills / Excel (Advanced) / Financial statement analysis / Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Level 2 / Tax knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Small input errors can lead to significant financial discrepancies. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Ability to accurately handle numbers and perform aggregation and comparison is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, so creativity is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, so physical stamina is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
- MOS (Excel)
Aliases
- Accounting clerk
- Accounting staff
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