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Job outlook for fiscal accounting clerks in the United States
Are fiscal accounting clerk jobs in demand?
Fiscal accounting clerk job and salary trends over time
Fiscal accounting clerk jobs over time
Fiscal accounting clerk job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 126 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 132 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 134 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 134 | 0.00% |
Average fiscal accounting clerk salary over time
Fiscal accounting clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,731 | $18.62 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | $37,653 | $18.10 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $36,749 | $17.67 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $35,836 | $17.23 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $35,059 | $16.86 | +3.1% |
Fiscal accounting clerk jobs by state
Most common states for fiscal accounting clerks
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 155 | 22% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 146 | 20% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 529 | 18% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 170 | 18% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 926 | 17% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 145 | 17% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,195 | 16% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 306 | 16% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,008 | 15% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 544 | 15% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 480 | 15% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,364 | 14% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 903 | 14% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 860 | 14% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 821 | 14% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 809 | 14% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 87 | 14% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 864 | 13% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 220 | 13% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,482 | 12% |
Fiscal Accounting Clerk job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fiscal accounting clerk experts
Eastern Illinois University
Penn State Wilkes-Barre and World Campus
Bucknell University
Dr. Nicholas Robinson
Director of AccountancyEastern Illinois University
EIU School of Business
What skills stand out on Fiscal Accounting Clerk resumes?
Dr. Nicholas Robinson: In a general sense, the skills that are most impactful on a resume are demonstrating success when faced with a problem. This can be difficult to convey on a resume, but if you can show problems or challenges that you face, how you overcame them, and the resolution of the problem, recruiters love that more than almost anything.
Showing the ability to overcome and solve problems illustrates your skills in a practical way that will be beneficial to the company you are applying to. Every business has challenges. If you can help solve them, you are invaluable. Demonstrating a history of problem-solving will certainly make you stand out amongst the applicant pool.
Lori Dunn CPA
LecturerPenn State Wilkes-Barre and World Campus
Department of Business Administration and Accounting
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fiscal Accounting Clerk job market given the pandemic?
Lori Dunn CPA: The largest trend in the job market for accounting careers is remote working. Professionals have already seen this transition even for entry level positions. Many interviews and onboarding are occurring remotely as well as most accounting tasks in a position. We may see this continue to be the trend even after the pandemic levels off. As indicated in the Robert Half Accounting and Finance Salary Guide 2021, the top skills that are going to be expected of professionals in accounting as a result of the pandemic include: technology skills in cloud based systems as well as data analytics, soft skills including working independently, exhibiting creativity, strong writing and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to be a team player virtually. Although all of these skills have been necessary, the pandemic has brought them to the forefront when hiring accounting talent.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fiscal Accounting Clerk job market given the pandemic?
Curtis Nicholls Ph.D.: In my opinion, we are likely to see a major shift to flexible work arrangements that are actually flexible. In the past, many firms have advertised flexible work arrangements that were only flexible to a point, with historic rigidity lurking under the surface. I think the pandemic has provided evidence that employee arrangements can be more flexible (e.g. remote, alternative schedules, etc.) with employees able to maintain a high level of productivity.
From the employee's perspective, this is welcome news. However, the shift to remote work and other pandemic trends have made the line between work/life blurrier. I've discussed with several former students the challenge remote work has created as flexible schedules often mean late-night meetings or critical emails at odd hours. The advent of technology, beginning with email and accelerating through Blackberrys to iPhones, already blurred those lines, but remote work has provided additional accelerant.