You must first find out the basic requirements that a retired person should possess to become a successful accounting clerk. Check you whether you are good with numbers or not. Do you like doing budgets or enjoy balancing your checkbook? Do you have an accounting background? If your answer is yes, then a job as an accounting clerk is perfect for you. Do not bother about the specific degree. It is not mandatory to have an accounting degree to become an accounting clerk. There are several accounting jobs that do not require any degree but just an aptitude for accounting.
If you are not that confident, you can always gather some experience by volunteering to do accounting for your club, church or the PTA. This will provide you vital experience that you can put up on your resume. This will provide you an extra edge over others in getting a job as an accounting clerk.
You can also try learning the basic requirements of an accounting job. If you do not have a degree it is ok, but educating yourself with the basics of accounting will help you to do your work successfully. Take a class on QuickBooks and Excel. There are several institutions that offer such short term courses. Don't hesitate to get admission in such a course to update your knowledge and skills. There are some institutions that even provide help with placement.
As an accounting clerk your responsibilities will include:
• Keeping records in ledger books or software
• Calculating employee wages and issuing salary receipts
• Checking the invoices received from dealers
• Making payments and keeping track of company expenses
• Maintaining accounting records
• Be a part of audits
To get a suitable job, increase networking with more and more people. There are chances that you land up meeting somebody who can provide you with your ideal job. Convince the person that you can easily take up the job by learning quickly. Many employers look for people who are reliable, dependable and smart, and in such case there is no better option than a retiree. Don't forget to register with job sites.
The job of an accounting clerk is an entry level position. Start with an entry level position and gradually climb up the ladder. Getting into a job will be an excellent learning experience also. Maintain consistency at work and keep the zeal to learn new things. If your performance is good, you will be promoted to a higher department. This will give you satisfaction and a sense of confidence that you might lack if you spend your retirement life at home.
