How to Become an Accounting Clerk Lead

As an accounting clerk lead, your purpose will be to head the accounting department's clerical and administrative duties within a company or an organization. Be it accountants or other personnel working in the department, it will be your duty to ensure that their work is as hassle-free and efficient as it can be.

Some of the duties and responsibilities that you will be performing in this capacity include collecting and sorting invoices and checks, keeping a thorough record of transactions, entering data from daily work logs, keeping track of consumer issues requiring refunds, or other similar tasks. Moreover, you will also be assisting senior accounting personnel with any tasks being conducted within the accounting department. Essential skills required to successfully complete these tasks are effective communication, interpersonal, attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and strong people skills.

A high school diploma or a GED is sufficient to qualify for this post, although having an associate's degree or a bachelor's would prove advantageous. Prior work experience in an office environment in a similar role is also desirable. The average hourly pay for this position is $23.85, which amounts to $49,617 annually.