Accounts officer

Accounts officer

Accounts officers manage and monitor financial information for organisations.

Also known as

Bookkeeper, accounts receivable officer, accounts payable officer, billing administrator, finance officer

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
  • Usually work in offices, and may travel locally
  • Need to be accurate, logical and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Maintain financial or account records
  • Operate computers or computerised equipment
  • Execute sales or other financial transactions
  • Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data
  • Compile data or documentation
  • Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement
  • Monitor organisational compliance with regulations
  • Calculate financial data
  • Operate office equipment
  • Collect deposits, payments or fees

Salary information

$50K-$107K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$59K-$85K$107K

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