How do one become an account reciv or accounts payable clerk?
Asked by token
I was wondering how does one become a/r or a/p clerk, I remembered doing this job in the navy, but was under a supervisor 18 years ago, my title was storekeeper, but worked in the purchasing department. Do u have to go to school ? or will the company train u??

Best Answer:
I am an accounts payable clerk and you depending on where you work, you do not have to have formal training to do either one of the jobs. In my last job, I actually did accounts receivable but I'd rather pay the bills than collect money. Don't get me wrong, an education wouldn't hurt but in all truth, all you need to be able to do is learn the job quickly (including their accounting system and procedures) and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and computers in general
I am in accounting
Answered by dragonfly03246

I think you have to go to school but it sounds like you have experience
Answered by Matt G

You should go to school and take some accounting courses. If you can list the classes you have taken you may not need the English courses or the management type of courses. I would suggest the following 4 classes may be all that you need. They are Accounting I and 2 and intermediate accounting 1 and 2. Good luck, you might get a job in purchasing too since you have experience in that too. If you are not a speedy typist take a typing course as that will be important at keeping a job.
Answered by Aliz-USA

Apply for a job with the bookkeeping and accounting businesses in your area. Look for jobs in the purchasing departments of firms. The business will train you up to a point. On your resume indicate that you would be willing to take a course in English grammar.
Answered by Richard F