Getting specialized accounting training can help you move up from being an accounting clerk to a more specialized role such as a payroll clerk, bookkeeping clerk, payment processing clerk, or accounts receivable specialist. It is possible to obtain this education while working.

An accounting clerk is a professional who helps accounting departments with tasks such as processing invoices, organizing office mail, recording business transactions, and managing customer accounts. They differ from bookkeepers and accounting assistants.

The career path for an accounting clerk typically involves gaining on-the-job experience and potentially pursuing further education or certifications in accounting. Advancement opportunities may include becoming a senior accounting clerk, a bookkeeper, or an accountant.