Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerk
かいけいけいりじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job that handles corporate accounting processes and finance tasks, such as journal entry input, voucher organization, closing assistance, and financial reporting.
Description
Accounting and bookkeeping clerks perform tasks such as journal entry input, voucher organization, invoice and payment detail creation, monthly and annual closing assistance, and support for financial statement preparation. They are required to accurately process data using accounting software or Excel and manage accounts in compliance with laws and internal regulations. Coordination with external experts for audit correspondence and tax filing document preparation is also important. Meticulousness and schedule management skills are essential for deadline management and audit correspondence.
Future Outlook
While business efficiency improves with the introduction of cloud accounting and RPA, demand for personnel who can handle legal amendments and maintain accuracy remains steadily high.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Emphasizes accuracy / Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract/Agency / Flexitime / Hybrid Work / Office Work
Career Path
Accounting Staff → Accounting Leader → Accounting Manager → Accounting Director
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Closing Tasks / Excel (Advanced) / Journal Entry Input / Voucher Processing
Recommended Skills
English Document Reading / Internal Control Knowledge / RPA Tools / Tax Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes can affect financial reports. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because the ability to handle numbers accurately is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Important for managing numerous vouchers and deadlines. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine tasks are the main focus and creativity is not particularly required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it is mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Japanese Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Accounting Affairs
- Accounting Clerical Work
- Accounting Staff
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