Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
Business
NOC 12200
Filmed in 
Prince Rupert
In Prince Rupert, Viviana meets a bookkeeper, who loves making sure numbers are entered correctly into the accounting system. In this career, organizational skills are key, as well as being detail-oriented, good with numbers and accurate.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$56,311
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
11,770

Top Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

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