Educational Requirements
Many accounting clerks earn associate's degrees in business or accounting, though some enter the field with only a high school diploma. Associate's degree programs focus on basic accounting procedures and skills in computerized accounting techniques. For those who have a high school diploma, accounting coursework from a postsecondary educational institution is often helpful, even without a degree. A bachelor's degree is not necessary for a career as an accounting clerk, though some clerks have bachelor's degrees and can move more quickly to senior accounting positions. Regardless of formal education, the majority of accounting clerks must complete a period of on-the-job training.