Worksheet #1

 Accounting Clerk  Payroll clerk  Bookkeeper  Accounts Receivable Clerk  Accounts Payable Clerk

 In all types of industry  In industry of all sizes  In both the private and public sectors

Main Areas of EmploymentPercentage Trade22.0 % Manufacturing13.1% Professional, Scientific and Technical Services12.6% Public Administration8.0% Health Care and Social assistance6.0% Finance et assurances5.5% Construction5.4% Transportation and Warehousing5.4%

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 Fair due to changes in the economic situation, the computerization of accounting activities and the diversification in the tasks performed by the personnel  Opportunities result from employment increase, but primarily from positions being vacated because of retirement or promotion  The number of accounting clerks should increase significantly over the coming years.

 In 2006, 85% of women occupied the jobs in this occupation  Annual full-time income in 2005: $35,618  83% of all accounting clerks work full time  17% of all accounting clerks work part time  Advancement is easier within the company  With experience you can open your own business (self- employment)

 Job market offers full-time, part-time, temporary and contract work  Small and medium enterprises hire the greatest number of workers  Employers value employees who are prompt and respect deadlines.  Should a conflict arise, the terms of contract have greater weight than the relationship established with employer

 Technical knowledge (accounting & software)  Good organizational skills  Attention to detail  Problem-solving skills  Communication skills (French and English)  Capacity to integrate into work team  Able to work under pressure