Was macht eine Sachbearbeiterin in der Buchhaltung?
What does an accounting clerk do?
An accounting clerk performs central tasks in a company's finance and accounting department. The focus here is on the correct recording, evaluation and control of financial transactions. Typical tasks of an accounting clerk are
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Preparation of balance sheets and income statements
- Carrying out cost center accounting
- Preparation of break-even analyses
- Preparation of cash flow statements
- Calculating taxes
- Processing payroll and salary accounting
- Applying debt collection and bankruptcy law
These activities require accuracy, an understanding of business contexts and sound knowledge of Swiss financial and tax law. Depending on the sector and size of the company, the responsibilities of an accounting clerk may vary or include additional areas of focus.
Note: The specific content of a course or training to become an accounting clerk can vary from school to school. The exact answer to this question can be clarified directly with the respective educational institution. Use our contact form to forward the question directly to the desired school.
