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Not Very Resilient
Last Update: 4/23/2026
Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
22.6%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Low
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Med
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
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AI Resilience Report forBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks are less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are labeled as "Not Very Resilient" because many of their routine tasks, like data entry and reconciliations, are now easily handled by AI and software. These tools can perform mundane chores faster and more accurately, which means fewer human hours are needed for these tasks.
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Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks are labeled as "Not Very Resilient" because many of their routine tasks, like data entry and reconciliations, are now easily handled by AI and software. These tools can perform mundane chores faster and more accurately, which means fewer human hours are needed for these tasks.
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Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/17/2026
How is AI changing Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk jobs?
Bookkeeping and accounting clerks do lots of routine data tasks, and many of these are already handled by software or early AI. For example, finance teams often use automated tools to check invoices, post entries, and do bank reconciliations [1] [2]. New AI-powered features in common software can now classify transactions and spot errors automatically.
Intuit (maker of QuickBooks) recently introduced AI “agents” that handle bookkeeping chores and produce simple financial summaries [3] [1]. Research shows these tools really help: one Stanford study found that accountants using AI finished monthly books over a week faster and spent about 8.5 % less time on routine back‐office work [4]. Big accounting firms are also building “smart” assistants to auto-upload documents and analyze statements [5] [1].
In practice, much of the grunt-work – checking totals, entering debits/credits, reconciling accounts – can be done by software. Humans remain involved to supervise, interpret results, and handle tricky cases. As Stanford researchers note, AI is meant to augment clerks’ work, not fully replace them, so professionals can focus on judgment and client advice [4] [2].
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How fast is AI adoption growing for Bookkeeping/Accounting Clerk?
AI tools for bookkeeping are widely available, so many firms are exploring them. In a recent CFO survey, 65% said they plan to increase AI investment, and nearly half already use generative AI for multiple finance tasks [1]. Even small businesses are getting those tools: Intuit’s AI agents and other apps promise to automate common tasks quickly [3] [1].
Big Four firms are pouring billions into AI systems to speed up routine work [5] [1]. This strong interest suggests growth.
At the same time, adoption has hurdles. Companies have to pay for new software, train staff, and ensure systems are secure. Accounting is tightly regulated, so AI tools must be very accurate.
In fact, many professionals admit they worry about AI mistakes and data privacy [4] [6]. Also, some finance leaders report pilot programs that didn’t scale well yet [1]. Labor costs play a role too: accounting clerks often earn modest wages, so businesses compare software expenses to hiring costs.
Despite these challenges, experts are optimistic. With AI taking on the dull, repetitive parts of the job, clerks will spend more time on interesting, human-side work – understanding clients, solving unexpected problems, and ensuring compliance. These judgment skills still need people, so while the tools change the job, the human role remains important [4] [2].
In short, AI is not about replacing bookkeepers overnight but about helping them work smarter.
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Career: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
They keep track of money by recording financial transactions, checking for accuracy, and organizing financial records to help businesses stay on top of their finances.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$49,210
Jobs (2024)
1,613,400
Growth (2024-34)
-5.8%
Annual Openings
170,000
Education
Some college, no degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence.
2
Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
3
Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and vouchers.
4
Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information.
5
Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments.
6
Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records.
7
Compute deductions for income and social security taxes.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
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