Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are financial recordkeepers

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks held about 2.1 million jobs in 2008 and are employed in nearly every industry.
A high school degree is the minimum requirement; however, postsecondary education is increasingly important, and an associate degree in business or accounting is required for some positions.
The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work.