Ledger Clerk (Wholesale Store)
もとちょうがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Accounting Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Accounting Clerks
Summary
A job in wholesale stores that posts journal entry vouchers to the general ledger and supports monthly closings and trial balance preparation.
Description
Ledger clerks (wholesale stores) input daily transactions such as sales and purchases into journal entry vouchers and post those contents to the general ledger. They are responsible for checking vouchers, appropriately selecting account titles, aggregating account balances, preparing trial balances, preparing for monthly closings, and more, supporting the understanding of business conditions through accurate bookkeeping management. In recent years, the introduction of accounting software has progressed, making system inputs and data management important tasks.
Future Outlook
With the spread of cloud accounting and RPA, routine posting tasks will be automated, while skills in upstream processes such as system implementation and data analysis will become increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Patient / Precise and meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Busy at month-end and month-start / Dispatch and part-time available / Full-time / Office Work
Career Path
Accounting Clerk → Accounting Staff → Accounting Leader → Accounting Manager → Finance Department
Required Skills
Accounting Software Operation / Accurate Data Entry / Bookkeeping Knowledge / Excel (Advanced)
Recommended Skills
ERP Basic Knowledge / English Document Reading / VBA (Automation)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes can lead to inconsistencies in the books. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it requires accurately handling a large number of figures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily routine tasks, no creativity required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 2
- Japan Chamber of Commerce Bookkeeping Certification Level 3
Aliases
- Accounting Clerk
- Accounting Staff
- Ledger Keeper
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