Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records.94
Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.93
Compute wages and deductions, and enter data into computers.92
Process paperwork for new employees and enter employee information into the payroll system.92
Prepare and file payroll tax returns.92
Prepare and balance period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.91
Review time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.90
Distribute and collect timecards each pay period.90
Record employee information, such as exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to maintain and update payroll records.89
Issue and record adjustments to pay related to previous errors or retroactive increases.89
Compile statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits accounts, and submit them to appropriate departments.87
Keep track of leave time, such as vacation, personal, and sick leave, for employees.86

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Compile employee time, production, and payroll data from time sheets and other records.84
Balance cash and payroll accounts.84
Keep informed about changes in tax and deduction laws that apply to the payroll process.82
Complete time sheets showing employees' arrival and departure times.81
Complete, verify, and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits, such as pension plans, and unemployment and medical insurance.77
Provide information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, benefit plans, and collective agreement provisions.75
Train employees on organizations' timekeeping systems.70
Conduct verifications of employment.63
Coordinate special programs, such as United Way campaigns, that involve payroll deductions.52

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening69
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Mathematics56
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Speaking53
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing53
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving50
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Monitoring50
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making47
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness47
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Time Management47
Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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Active Learning44
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Coordination44
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Instructing31
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies31
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Systems Analysis28
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Management of Personnel Resources25
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Negotiation25
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Persuasion25
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Systems Evaluation25
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Operations Monitoring22
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Programming22
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Quality Control Analysis16
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Technology Design10
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Financial Resources6
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operations Analysis6
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Management of Material Resources0
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operation and Control0
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Science0
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Troubleshooting0
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Administrative87
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
English Language80
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Mathematics80
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Economics and Accounting77
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Personnel and Human Resources73
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Administration and Management71
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service55
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Computers and Electronics54
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Communications and Media40
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Education and Training30
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Law and Government23
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Public Safety and Security20
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Psychology19
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Sociology and Anthropology13
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Foreign Language12
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Telecommunications11
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
History and Archeology10
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Production and Processing10
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Sales and Marketing10
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Philosophy and Theology9
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Geography6
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Therapy and Counseling6
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Design2
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Engineering and Technology2
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Medicine and Dentistry2
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Transportation2
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Mechanical1
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Biology0
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Building and Construction0
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Chemistry0
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Fine Arts0
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production0
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
Physics0
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension72
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Written Expression69
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Expression66
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Mathematical Reasoning63
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Information Ordering60
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Number Facility60
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Problem Sensitivity56
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning53
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning53
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

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Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition50
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Category Flexibility47
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Perceptual Speed47
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Flexibility of Closure44
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Far Vision28
The ability to see details at a distance.
Fluency of Ideas28
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Memorization28
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Originality28
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Auditory Attention25
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Finger Dexterity25
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Manual Dexterity25
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Speed of Closure25
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Time Sharing25
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Trunk Strength25
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Visual Color Discrimination25
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization25
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Arm-Hand Steadiness22
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Wrist-Finger Speed19
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Control Precision13
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Dynamic Strength10
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Depth Perception0
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Explosive Strength0
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Extent Flexibility0
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Gross Body Coordination0
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Gross Body Equilibrium0
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Multilimb Coordination0
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization0
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation0
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Speed of Limb Movement0
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Stamina0
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Static Strength0
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Working with Computers84
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Processing Information83
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Performing Administrative Activities80
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates75
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Documenting/Recording Information72
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards68
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge68
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems66
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work66
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships65
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events62
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

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Analyzing Data or Information61
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others51
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings49
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Assisting and Caring for Others48
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization45
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Training and Teaching Others45
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Developing and Building Teams43
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others43
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Thinking Creatively43
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People38
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Scheduling Work and Activities37
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others33
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Developing Objectives and Strategies31
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Staffing Organizational Units30
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others27
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information26
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates24
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Controlling Machines and Processes22
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Handling and Moving Objects20
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Coaching and Developing Others19
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials17
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources17
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public17
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Performing General Physical Activities17
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Selling or Influencing Others16
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment11
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment9
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment8
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment8
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail100
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Integrity76
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Cautiousness75
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Cooperation32
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Perseverance32
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Self-Control32
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Achievement Orientation28
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Stress Tolerance27
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Sincerity22
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Humility14
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Self-Confidence14
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.

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Initiative10
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Adaptability8
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Social Orientation8
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Empathy7
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Intellectual Curiosity7
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Conventional100
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Enterprising39
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social15
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Realistic14
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Investigative1
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important91%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day83%
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
Spend Time Sitting
- Continually or almost continually82%
- More than half the time14%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day72%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
E-Mail
- Every day85%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important85%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important67%
- Very important23%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day86%
- Never14%
Time Pressure
- Every day38%
- Once a week or more but not every day49%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day61%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day43%
- Once a week or more but not every day23%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results23%
- Important results65%
- No results11%

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Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others32%
- Contact with others most of the time28%
- Contact with others about half the time32%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom32%
- Some freedom40%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom25%
- Some freedom40%
- Limited freedom11%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours28%
- 40 hours59%
- Less than 40 hours13%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually18%
- More than half the time16%
- About half the time37%
- Never21%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually39%
- About half the time17%
- Never41%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated14%
- Moderately automated30%
- Slightly automated44%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a month or more but not every week28%
- Once a year or more but not every month27%
- Never15%
Physical Proximity
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)60%
- I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)37%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive22%
- Moderately competitive37%
- Not at all competitive40%
Conflict Situations
- Once a week or more but not every day17%
- Once a month or more but not every week24%
- Once a year or more but not every month29%
- Never28%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Important25%
- Fairly important41%
- Not important at all22%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Once a week or more but not every day16%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never39%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Important38%
- Fairly important16%
- Not important at all36%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious13%
- Very serious12%
- Not serious at all47%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility12%
- High responsibility18%
- Limited responsibility19%
- No responsibility50%
Spend Time Standing
- Less than half the time91%
Public Speaking
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Once a year or more but not every month60%
- Never26%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Limited responsibility14%
- No responsibility64%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Less than half the time56%
- Never40%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never77%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time28%
- Never67%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
- Never74%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all86%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
- Never80%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never78%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never91%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never88%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Never90%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- Less than half the time15%
- Never85%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Never90%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never93%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Never94%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never94%
Exposed to High Places
- Never99%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Never97%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Never97%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never96%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Time accounting software
Kronos Workforce Payroll, Kronos Workforce Timekeeper, Microsoft Great Plains Personal Data Keeper, Virtual Software Virtual Timecard
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle PeopleSoft, SAP software, Workday software
Accounting software
Fund accounting software, Intuit QuickBooks, Sage 50 Accounting, Tax software
Human resources software
API Navigator, Human Resource MicroSystems HR Entre, Oracle HRIS, Sage HRMS
Electronic mail software
Email software, IBM Notes, MicroFocus GroupWise, Microsoft Outlook
Data base user interface and query software
ADP Workforce Now, Data entry software, Microsoft Access
Internet browser software
Netscape Navigator, Web browser software
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Financial analysis software
Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Business intelligence and data analysis software
IBM Cognos Impromptu
Data base reporting software
SAP Crystal Reports
Compliance software
BSI ComplianceFactory

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Verify employee information.
Execute sales or other financial transactions.
Record personnel information.
Enter information into databases or software programs.
Calculate financial data.
File documents or records.
Prepare financial documents.
Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.
Prepare research or technical reports.
Distribute materials to employees or customers.
Compile data or documentation.
Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.

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Check data for recording errors.
Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
Provide information to coworkers.
Train others in operational procedures.
Coordinate operational activities.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Financial Management (Alternate Title: Finance Specialist)

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Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology