Q: Is accounts payable a difficult job?

Yes, accounts payable can be a difficult job. This role is primarily focused on data entry and management to ensure that all aspects of a company's accounts are maintained correctly which can make the job difficult because minor mistakes can have extreme consequences.

Q: How much do accounts payable clerks make?

Accounts payable clerks make about $36,000 annually. However, the top ten percent can earn over $63,000 annually. Generally, salary differences come down to a combination of industry, level of education, and experience. For example, accounts payable clerks with an associate's degree and more work experience earn more money.

Question 1

How long does it take to become an Accounts Payable Clerk?

Accepted Answer

It takes 5 years of professional experience to become an accounts payable clerk. That is the time it takes to learn specific accounts payable clerk skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 8 to 10 years years to become an accounts payable clerk.

Question 2

Do you need a degree to be an accounts payable clerk?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need a degree to be an accounts payable clerk. Generally, this position only requires a high school diploma or equivalent. However, it does help to have an associate's degree.

Question 3

How do I get a job in accounts payable?

Accepted Answer

To get a job in accounts payable you will need a degree, professional certification, and experience.

Typically, attaining an associate's degree in accounting, finance, or business will best enable an individual to get a job in accounts payable as an accounts payable clerk. To maximize career prospects, make sure that you focus your coursework in accounts management, payroll administration, accounts payable, and accounting.

Question 4

Is accounts payable a difficult job?

Accepted Answer

Yes, accounts payable can be a difficult job. This role is primarily focused on data entry and management to ensure that all aspects of a company's accounts are maintained correctly which can make the job difficult because minor mistakes can have extreme consequences.

Question 5

What is a good starting salary for an Accounts Payable Clerk?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for an accounts payable clerk is $33,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an accounts payable clerk in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for accounts payable clerks is $40,799, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an accounts payable clerk can vary by state.

Question 6

Can an accounts payable clerk make 100k?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot make $100,000 per year as an accounts payable clerk. It is highly unlikely to earn over $100k because the average annual salary for an accounts payable clerk is $40,799. Even accounts payable clerks in higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $49,000 per year.

Question 7

How much do accounts payable clerks make?

Accepted Answer

Accounts payable clerks make about $36,000 annually. However, the top ten percent can earn over $63,000 annually. Generally, salary differences come down to a combination of industry, level of education, and experience. For example, accounts payable clerks with an associate's degree and more work experience earn more money.

Question 8

What percentage of Accounts Payable Clerks are female?

Accepted Answer

81.1% of accounts payable clerks are female in the United States. This is 3.1 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female accounts payable clerks has decreased by -0.1 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 783,148 female accounts payable clerks in the U.S. and 182,510 male accounts payable clerks in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 965,658 people with the specific job title of accounts payable clerk and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 9

How do you describe accounts payable on a resume?

Accepted Answer

You describe accounts payable on a resume as a role that involves providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization. There are many ways to describe an account payable job on a resume.

Question 10

What are the responsibilities of an accounts payable clerk?

Accepted Answer

The responsibilities of an accounts payable clerk are to provide financial, administrative, and clerical support to the organization.

More specifically, they are responsible for processing all invoices received for payment and for undertaking the payment of all creditors in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. To accomplish this requires a host of specific responsibilities related to accounts payable.

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