Careers · Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks · District of Columbia
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in District of Columbia
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks compute, classify, and record numerical data to maintain financial records. They perform calculating, posting, and verifying tasks to ensure accuracy in accounting systems In District of Columbia the median pay is $65,180 a year, 29% above the national median of $50,670.
$65,180median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$55,280–$77,700middle half earn
1,790employed in District of Columbia
$50,670U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in District of Columbia
3open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
1employer hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
MathematicsReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingMonitoringTime Management
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageEconomics and AccountingComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in other states
Connecticut · $59,970Massachusetts · $59,830California · $59,230Washington · $58,620New Jersey · $58,300New York · $58,160Alaska · $56,430Vermont · $54,720Minnesota · $54,600Oregon · $54,060
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Bill and Account CollectorsBilling and Posting ClerksGambling Cage WorkersPayroll and Timekeeping ClerksProcurement ClerksTellersFinancial Clerks, All OtherFirst-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-3031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.