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Bookkeeping Clerk

Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete.

Role Exposure Estimate
100%
Baseline: 94% 6 points after current signals

Signals updated 8/24/2026

Task-by-Task Analysis

Here's how AI might impact each core task of a bookkeeping clerk:

Record financial transactions95% estimated exposure
Post journal entries98% estimated exposure
Reconcile bank statements90% estimated exposure
Generate financial reports85% estimated exposure

Current Risk Signals

Recent factors included in this role estimate:

+15%
layoffs
2,600 workers laid off in related industries (1 AI-related)
+1%
employment
-1.2% employment change year-over-year

These signals are reviewed on a schedule and may not reflect every recent event. Use the score as a directional estimate, not a prediction.

Score Breakdown

Base Risk (O*NET Research)94%
Industry Layoffs+15%
Employment Trends (BLS)+1%
Final Score100%

Risk Trend (90 Days)

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AI Tools Threatening This Role

Automated accounting software
AI-powered reconciliation
Smart invoicing systems

Work Current Tools Handle Less Reliably

Client relationships
Complex tax situations
Financial advisory

Practical Ways to Adapt

Financial analysis
Tax preparation
QuickBooks certification
Accounting degree

Key Skills for This Role

Accounting SoftwareMathematical SkillsAttention to Detail

Career Overview

Median Salary$42,000/yr
Total Employed1.2M
Job Outlookdeclining
Categoryfinance

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Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Occupation pages use versioned task data and a consistent scoring model. Individual results also reflect the tasks a person selects.

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