[Core] [130% incumbents] Operate 10-key calculators, typewriters, and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.
  DWAs: Operate office equipment.

[Core] [130% incumbents] Debit, credit, and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software.
  DWAs: Calculate financial data. | Maintain financial or account records.

[Supplemental] [130% incumbents] Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures.
  DWAs: Calculate financial data.

[Supplemental] [130% incumbents] Prepare purchase orders and expense reports.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

[Supplemental] [130% incumbents] Compile statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, and profits and losses.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  DWAs: Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Code documents according to company procedures.
  DWAs: Code data or other information.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Perform financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity, and principal.
  DWAs: Calculate financial data.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
  DWAs: Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. | File documents or records.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts.
  DWAs: Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

[Core] [129% incumbents] Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Supplemental] [129% incumbents] Prepare bank deposits by compiling data from cashiers, verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. | Compile data or documentation. | Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement.

[Supplemental] [129% incumbents] Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journals to determine if they match.
  DWAs: Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.

[Supplemental] [129% incumbents] Maintain inventory records.
  DWAs: Maintain inventory records.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  DWAs: Operate computers or computerized equipment.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
  DWAs: Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.

[Core] [128% incumbents] Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals and ledgers or computers.
  DWAs: Maintain financial or account records.

[Supplemental] [128% incumbents] Prepare and process payroll information.
  DWAs: Execute sales or other financial transactions.

[Supplemental] [128% incumbents] Monitor status of loans and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
  DWAs: Monitor financial information.

[Supplemental] [128% incumbents] Reconcile records of bank transactions.
  DWAs: Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.

[Supplemental] [128% incumbents] Transfer details from separate journals to general ledgers or data processing sheets.
  DWAs: Convert data among multiple digital or analog formats.

[Supplemental] [128% incumbents] Complete and submit tax forms and returns, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms, and other government documents.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.

[Supplemental] [128% incumbents] Calculate costs of materials, overhead, and other expenses, based on estimates, quotations and price lists.
  DWAs: Calculate costs of goods or services.

[Supplemental] [127% incumbents] Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
  DWAs: Calculate financial data.

[Supplemental] [127% incumbents] Compile budget data and documents, based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation.

[Supplemental] [126% incumbents] Prepare trial balances of books.
  DWAs: Maintain financial or account records.

[Core] [125% incumbents] Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
  DWAs: Collect deposits, payments or fees.

--- SKILLS ---
  Mathematics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.18 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:3.89 lvl:4.83) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:3.82 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  English Language (imp:3.36 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.35 lvl:3.34) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.17 lvl:3.87) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.87 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.66 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.15 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.05 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:2.01 lvl:0.80) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.85 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.78 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Communications and Media (imp:1.74 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Public Safety and Security (imp:1.71 lvl:1.15) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Production and Processing (imp:1.68 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Geography (imp:1.57 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mechanical (imp:1.48 lvl:0.63) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.39 lvl:0.66) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Transportation (imp:1.26 lvl:0.40) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.22 lvl:0.54) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Food Production (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.19 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Physics (imp:1.12) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Design (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Biology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  History and Archeology (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Written Expression (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Number Facility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Originality (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Auditory Attention (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.46 lvl:3.95) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Getting Information (imp:4.26 lvl:4.26) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.05 lvl:3.59) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.97 lvl:4.55) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.82 lvl:3.89) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Processing Information (imp:3.72 lvl:4.11) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.71 lvl:4.81) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.70 lvl:3.84) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.68 lvl:3.34) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.57 lvl:3.65) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.48 lvl:3.90) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.44 lvl:4.08) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.34 lvl:3.44) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.33 lvl:3.20) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.13 lvl:3.41) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.08 lvl:3.10) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.01 lvl:3.23) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.75 lvl:2.46) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.73 lvl:3.19) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.64 lvl:2.87) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.57 lvl:2.75) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.57 lvl:2.52) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.48 lvl:1.95) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.47 lvl:2.24) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.43 lvl:2.76) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.41 lvl:2.01) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.38 lvl:1.94) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.23 lvl:2.29) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.19 lvl:2.24) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.16 lvl:1.72) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.10 lvl:1.55) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.91 lvl:1.62) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.89 lvl:1.38) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.79 lvl:1.50) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.67 lvl:1.24) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.65 lvl:0.89) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.60 lvl:0.96) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.27 lvl:0.40) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.17) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.13) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.09) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.28) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.18) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Perseverance (imp:0.97) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:0.70) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:0.68) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.44) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.41) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.24) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Humility (imp:0.24) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Adaptability (imp:0.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:-0.10) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.54) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.92) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Technology Design (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,373,680
  annual_median    : $50,670
  annual_pct10     : $36,000
  annual_pct25     : $43,520
  annual_pct75     : $61,470
  annual_pct90     : $74,550
  annual_mean      : $53,560
  hourly_median    : $24.36

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($65,180)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($28,700)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.271x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  205,160  median: $  51,880
  Construction                             emp:  116,680  median: $  54,890
  Retail Trade                             emp:  103,330  median: $  45,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  100,750  median: $  50,660
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   97,690  median: $  49,860
  Manufacturing                            emp:   91,710  median: $  52,640
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   91,330  median: $  52,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   87,990  median: $  49,580
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   83,380  median: $  50,750
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   71,290  median: $  51,200

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  205,160  median: $  51,880
  Construction                             emp:  116,680  median: $  54,890
  Retail Trade                             emp:  103,330  median: $  45,830
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:  100,750  median: $  50,660
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   97,690  median: $  49,860
  Manufacturing                            emp:   91,710  median: $  52,640
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   91,330  median: $  52,780
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   87,990  median: $  49,580
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   83,380  median: $  50,750
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   71,290  median: $  51,200

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matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T22:22:59.882560Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Bookkeeping (similarity: 0.4000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bookkeeping
  QID: Q3707847
  Extract: Bookkeeping is the record of financial transactions that occur in business daily or any time so as to have a proper and accurate financial report.

  Title: Double-entry bookkeeping (similarity: 0.3235)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-entry_bookkeeping
  QID: Q192803
  Extract: Double-entry bookkeeping, also known as double-entry accounting, is a method of bookkeeping in which every financial transaction is recorded with equal and opposite entries - thus "balancing the books". The purpose of double-entry bookkeeping is to maintain accuracy in financial records and allow de

  Title: Single-entry bookkeeping (similarity: 0.3235)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-entry_bookkeeping
  QID: Q1363492
  Extract: Single-entry bookkeeping, also known as single-entry accounting, one-write bookkeeping, or pegboard bookkeeping, is a method of bookkeeping that relies on a one-sided accounting entry to maintain financial information. The primary bookkeeping record in single-entry bookkeeping is the cash book, whic

  Title: Accounting information system (similarity: 0.4658)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accounting_information_system
  QID: Q4672792
  Extract: An accounting information system (AIS) is a system of collecting, storing and processing financial and accounting data that are used by decision makers. An accounting information system is generally a computer-based method for tracking accounting activity in conjunction with information technology r

  Title: General ledger (similarity: 0.2069)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_ledger
  QID: Q1977520
  Extract: In bookkeeping, a general ledger is a bookkeeping ledger in which accounting data are posted from journals and aggregated from subledgers, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, purchasing and projects. A general ledger may be maintained on paper, on a computer

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence due to comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and wage information from BLS OEWS May 2025. Multiple related occupations provide clear context for role boundaries and career pathways.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T22:12:12.363678+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,608
tokens_output        : 4,180
cost_usd             : $0.044793
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match exists for this specific occupation. The closest semantic match is 'Accounting information system' with 0.466 similarity, which focuses more on technological systems than the clerical role itself.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks maintain accurate financial records by computing, classifying, and recording numerical data using accounting software and databases. They perform routine calculations, verify figures, and ensure compliance with financial procedures to support organizational accounting operations. These clerks serve as the foundation of financial record-keeping, handling tasks from invoice preparation to account reconciliation.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Clerks begin by reviewing overnight transactions and updating account balances in specialized accounting software like QuickBooks or Excel spreadsheets. They calculate financial data such as interest charges, discounts, and account balances, then prepare bills, invoices, and purchase orders according to company procedures. Throughout the day, they verify mathematical accuracy of entries, check proper coding of documents, and compile statistical reports on cash receipts and expenditures. They also handle general office duties including filing documents, answering phones, and maintaining correspondence while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company regulations.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mathematical reasoning abilities and exceptional attention to detail, as evidenced by the high importance of dependability and cautiousness in work styles. They demonstrate excellent written and oral comprehension skills, allowing them to interpret financial documents and communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues. Those who thrive are methodical thinkers who enjoy working with numbers and data, finding satisfaction in maintaining accurate records and solving routine financial problems. The conventional RIASEC profile (C:7.00) indicates success for people who prefer structured, rule-following environments with clear procedures and established systems.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (40.9% of workers) or post-secondary certificate (20.8%), with some employers preferring candidates with basic accounting coursework or business training. Entry-level candidates benefit from proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks. Previous experience in customer service, data entry, or general office work provides valuable transferable skills for establishing interpersonal relationships and working with computers.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced bookkeeping clerks can advance to specialized roles such as payroll clerks, billing specialists, or accounting technicians, with some pursuing additional education to become full accountants or bookkeepers. The strong foundation in financial record-keeping and compliance provides pathways into credit analysis, loan processing, or insurance claims processing roles. With additional training, clerks may progress to supervisory positions or specialize in areas like tax preparation or financial analysis.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 1,373,680 workers with a median annual wage of $50,670 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $36,000 to $74,550 across the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with the District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $65,180 compared to Puerto Rico's $28,700, representing a 2.27x ratio. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services leads employment with 205,160 positions, followed by Construction (116,680) and Retail Trade (103,330). The widespread need for financial record-keeping across industries provides stable employment opportunities, though automation of routine calculations may impact demand for purely transactional roles.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Moderate automation risk exists for routine data entry and basic calculations, as software increasingly handles automatic posting and mathematical computations. However, roles requiring verification, compliance monitoring, and interpersonal communication remain essential, particularly given the high importance of establishing relationships and communicating with supervisors.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Billing and Posting Clerks (43-3021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share core financial calculation activities and account record maintenance using similar software systems.
    data: shared financial calculation tasks
    data: similar accounting software usage
    data: overlapping record-keeping responsibilities
  [skill_overlap] Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (43-3051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require strong mathematical reasoning, attention to detail, and proficiency with specialized accounting software and databases.
    data: mathematics skill importance 3.4
    data: shared accounting software tools
    data: similar accuracy verification requirements
  [knowledge_overlap] Brokerage Clerks (43-4011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require economics and accounting knowledge (3.4 importance) and customer service skills (4.2 importance) in financial environments.
    data: economics and accounting knowledge requirement
    data: customer service emphasis
    data: financial data processing
  [transferable_skill] Office Clerks, General (43-9061.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both share general office duties including filing, phone answering, and correspondence handling as documented in task descriptions.
    data: shared filing and phone duties
    data: general office work overlap
    data: administrative task similarity
  [riasec_cluster] Tellers (43-3071.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both exhibit strong conventional RIASEC profiles, indicating preference for structured, rule-following work environments with financial focus.
    data: conventional RIASEC dominance
    data: financial transaction focus
    data: accuracy and compliance emphasis

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['bookkeeping', 'accounting clerk', 'auditing clerk', 'financial records', 'account reconciliation', 'invoice processing', 'accounts payable', 'accounts receivable']
  exclude_keywords : ['certified accountant', 'audit manager', 'financial analyst', 'controller', 'tax preparer']
  title_patterns   : ['*accounting clerk*', '*bookkeeping*', '*accounts payable*', '*accounts receivable*', '*accounting assistant*']
  common_variations: ['accounting clerk', 'bookkeeper', 'accounting assistant', 'accounts payable clerk', 'accounts receivable clerk', 'billing clerk', 'accounting technician', 'financial clerk']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['financial', 'tendency', 'others', 'accounting', 'equipment', 'records', 'principles', 'bookkeeping', 'account', 'procedures', 'includes', 'entry', 'materials', 'control', 'objects', 'ideas', 'documents', 'accounts', 'software', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
financial                  45  0.01561  dwas                 dwas:33%  wikipedia:27%  inference:20%
tendency                   42  0.01457  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     38  0.01319  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
accounting                 27  0.00937  wikipedia            wikipedia:48%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:11%
equipment                  25  0.00868  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  dwas:8%
records                    16  0.00555  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:12%
principles                 16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
bookkeeping                16  0.00555  wikipedia            wikipedia:88%  inference:12%
account                    14  0.00486  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  dwas:21%  inference:21%
procedures                 14  0.00486  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:57%  onet_tasks:21%  inference:21%
includes                   13  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
entry                      12  0.00416  wikipedia            wikipedia:67%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
materials                  12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
control                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
documents                  10  0.00347  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:30%  onet_dimensions:10%
accounts                   10  0.00347  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  onet_tasks:40%
software                   10  0.00347  inference            inference:40%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:20%
problems                   10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
management                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  wikipedia:30%
resources                  10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
calculate                   9  0.00312  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:11%
cash                        9  0.00312  wikipedia            wikipedia:44%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
record                      9  0.00312  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  inference:33%  wikipedia:22%
transactions                9  0.00312  dwas                 dwas:56%  wikipedia:22%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ledger                      9  0.00312  wikipedia            wikipedia:100%
machines                    8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
computers                   8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:12%
processing                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:12%  inference:12%
standards                   8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%