Cash payment clerk
げんきんしはらいじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Cash Handling Clerks
Summary
A job responsible for cash receipts and payments, and voucher processing in the accounting department of a company or organization.
Description
Cash payment clerks primarily handle cash disbursement-related tasks in the accounting department of companies or organizations. Specifically, they perform cash receipt and payment operations, creation and organization of disbursement vouchers, journal entry input, ledger bookkeeping, balance reconciliation, and voucher management. Accuracy and attention to detail are required, and as part of internal controls, they also handle fraud prevention, audit support, data entry into accounting systems, and assistance with monthly and annual closings.
Future Outlook
Amid the automation and digitalization of accounting tasks, simple tasks are decreasing, while there is a growing demand for advanced accounting knowledge and system operation skills.
Personality Traits
High accuracy / High concentration / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time / Full-time employee / Office work / Part-time
Career Path
Accounting clerk → Accounting staff → Accounting supervisor → Accounting manager → Finance department manager
Required Skills
Accounting software operation / Bookkeeping / Calculation skills / Cash book recording
Recommended Skills
Accounting practical knowledge / Accounting software operation / Excel (Advanced) / Internal control knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because errors in amounts can have serious consequences. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because accurate amount calculations and balance management are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and little need for creative thinking. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Exam Level 2
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Exam Level 3
Aliases
- Cash disbursement clerk
Related Jobs
- Accounting clerk
- Accounting staff
- Disbursement clerk
- Finance clerk