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what is the difference between an accountant and accounting clerk?
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An accounting clerk usually does lower level work, like accounts payable. An accountant typically does bookings to the GL up to Controller.
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An accountant is usually qualified by examination or membership of a society.
An accounting clerk, is just good at figures and hasn't really had time to study for a formal qualification.
Incidentally, sometimes the Accounting clerk does a better job than the accountant!
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