Bookkeeping Clerk (Accounting Clerk)
きちょうがかりいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job that accurately processes daily accounting records, such as posting to journals, organizing vouchers, and managing ledgers.
Description
Bookkeeping clerks input journal entries based on a company's or organization's accounting vouchers, handle posting to various ledgers, create trial balances, and assist with monthly and annual settlement tasks. They organize and store vouchers, manage data using accounting software, and create ledgers in compliance with laws and accounting standards. Their role involves collaborating with accounting personnel and certified public tax accountants to provide accurate and timely accounting information. In recent years, the adoption of RPA and cloud-based accounting software has advanced, making system operation skills and data analysis abilities increasingly important.
Future Outlook
With the spread of RPA and cloud accounting software in accounting operations, routine tasks are being automated, while a shift to higher-level tasks such as data analysis and business improvement proposals is required.
Personality Traits
Emphasizes accuracy / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime / Full-time Employee / Office Work / Part-time / Partial Remote Work
Career Path
Accounting Staff → Accounting Supervisor → Accounting Manager → Finance and Accounting Manager → CFO Assistant
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Basic Excel Operation / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Journal Entry Input / Voucher Processing
Recommended Skills
Advanced Excel / Cloud Accounting Software / RPA Implementation and Operation / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy in ledger posting is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate processing of numerical data is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly because tasks are performed following existing procedures. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Bookkeeping Staff
- Journal Entry Clerk
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