Clerks and Assistants Jobs in District of Columbia

A Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry performs various administrative and financial tasks to support accountants and finance managers. They often manage data entry, prepare and maintain accounting documents, verify the accuracy of invoices and other financial documents, assist in the preparation of financial reports, and reconcile bank statements. They may also provide customer service, assisting clients with their accounting inquiries. Clerks and Assistants in this industry should have strong numerical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, an understanding of financial regulations, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Prior to becoming a Clerk or an Assistant in the accounting industry, individuals might have roles as an Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, or Data Entry Clerk, where they gain experience in office administration, data management, and basic accounting procedures. Essential certifications for this role could include a certification in Bookkeeping or Accounting from a recognized professional body, such as the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB) or the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers (NACPB). Some companies may also require knowledge of specific accounting software, therefore certification in programs like QuickBooks or Excel could be beneficial.

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Accounting Intern Accounting Services Outsourced 2026

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago

Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nations top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new...

Accounting Technician

  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 11 hours ago

Accounting Technician Legislive Branch Library of Congress Summary This position is loced in the Federal Library and Informion Network (FEDLINK) Fiscal Operions Section, FEDLINK Division, Library...

Legal Billing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

A D.C. Law Firm is seeking a Legal Billing Specialist. This role is hybrid with 3 days in office and 2 days remote. 2 years of legal billing experience is required. As a Billing Specialist, you...

E-Billing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Job Details: E-Billing Specialist 70,000 - 95,000 As a Legal Billing Specialist, your responsibilities include providing clients with bills on a daily and monthly basis and auditing the books each...

Medical Billing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Title: Medical Billing Specialist Location: 100% Remote Overview Mindseeker is looking for Medical Billing Specialists to assist with a surge in billing requirements for one of the top healthcare...

Remote Work

IT Governance, Risk, & Compliance Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Company Overview iboss is a cloud security company that enables the modern workforce to connect securely and directly to all applications from wherever they work. Built on a containerized cloud...

Accounting Intern Gun Violence Prevention Paid Internship

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with gathering back-up support and preparing journal entries Assist with preparing month end close schedules and analysis Assist in performing account reconciliations...

Senior Legal Billing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

Senior Legal Billing Specialist Washington, District of Columbia | Direct (Permanent) Full Time | $ 100,000 - $ 115,000 per year March 06, 2025 | Job ID: F1169638-PT_... Job Summary **Hybrid 2...

Financial Administrative Assistant

  • DC
  • 6 days ago
  • DC
  • 6 days ago

The Financial Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling all Financial/Administrative requests under the supervision of the Office Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES: Answer and direct Phone...

Accounting Clerk - Embassy Suites By Hilton DC Convention Center

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

entries Answer guest service calls, contact guests via telephone, complete telephone request forms and send correspondence/folios to guests (e-mail, facsimile, mail, etc....

Patient Accounts Specialist I Physicians' Billing

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

General Summary of Position MedStar Health is looking for a Patient Accounts Specialist to join our team with the MedStar Physicians' Billing Services team! We are specifically looking for a...

Billing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Billing Specialist Washington, DC Type: Contract Category: Finance and Accounting Reference ID: 10037959 Shortcut: 6GysJ7 Role: Billing Specialist Hiring Type: Contract Location: Washington DC...

Accounting Intern

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

ABOUT DC CENTRAL KITCHEN: DC Central Kitchen (DCCK) is an iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. Our approach provides...

Billing Specialist

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 days ago

Billing Specialist About Us Finnegan is more than just a law firm - we are a powerhouse of innovation and strategy growth. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier intellectual property services...

Part-time Accounting Assistant

  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 10 days ago

Journal Entry Preparation: Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions. Accounts Payable/Receivable Support: Assist with processing invoices, customer payments, and related tasks....

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Salary for Clerks and Assistants Jobs in District of Columbia

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Highest Education Level

Clerks and Assistantss in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
46.1%
Master's Degree
17.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
High School or GED
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Some College
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clerks and Assistantss in District of Columbia
Less than 1 year
29.7%
4-6 years
24.0%
2-4 years
22.2%
1-2 years
21.3%
None
2.5%
6-8 years
0.3%


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