Los Angeles Accounting Jobs for Bookkeeping, Accounting and Auditing Clerks

Even though advanced technology is causing somewhat of a slowdown in the industry, there are still plenty of opportunities for Los Angeles accounting jobs.

Bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks serve as an organization's financial records keepers. They're responsible for updating and maintaining accounting records, including tabulating expenditures, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, and profit and loss.

These employees typically work in comfortable office settings. Most bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks are offered medical and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, and retirement benefits.

In order to become a bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerk, most employers require that you have at least a high school degree. Obtaining some college education is becoming more important, while an associate degree in business is required for some positions.

What you will earn in this occupation varies by firm, level of experience, and your workload. During 2009, the median wage for bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks in Los Angeles County was $17.84 per hour or $37,110 per year. The average wage throughout California was $18.10 per hour or $37,660 per year.

The number of bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks in Los Angeles County and throughout California is expected to grow at an average rate between 2006 and 2016, according to the California Employment Development Department.

Employment in Los Angeles County is expected to increase from 62,010 during 2006 to 68,190 by 2016, accounting for an increase of 10 percent and 6,180 additional jobs. Employment throughout California is expected to increase from 232,500 during 2006 to 267,500 by 2016, accounting for a 15.1 percent increase and 35,000 additional jobs.

Unfortunately, the need for bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks is expected to decline as office automation continues to grow and increase productivity. However, there will still be many opportunities, especially for temporary and part-time workers.