1. Why do you think you can do this job well?
Refer to your qualification, as well as to abilities that are important for a good clerk. I talk about abilities such as detail oriented personality, responsibility, good computing skills, good knowledge of law, etc. You can also say that you are very motivated to have this job and believe that a motivated person always does a good job!
2. Explain me have you any experience with pay card payments?
(It's a simple method of offering employees a debit card they can use to buy things with, or cash it with the use of ATM. It's like sending money to bank account; just you send it to the card for this purpose.)
Can you please list down the tax rates and other deductions of gross payment? (You should check the rates based on the country where you are from.)
3. Why is important to abide by accounting regulations?
Shows an interest in complying with rules.
4. Explain me do You Communicate Effectively?
Although there is a good possibility that you will work in a back office as an accounting clerk, you may be required to work at a front desk for a company and combine your accounting skills with administrative knowledge. In either case, good communication is essential. If you have worked in a customer service position in the past, now is a good time to mention that. Also, you may choose to provide an example of a situation in which you were able to resolve a disgruntled client or customer's issue simply by being sensitive to his or her needs and anticipating the expected resolution.
5. How have you used software in the accounting? Which applications have you worked with?
Demonstrates computer skills.
Tests job knowledge.
7. Tell me what kind of salary do you need as Bookkeeping Clerk?
A loaded question. This is a nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?
In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
8. Why are you interested in working for (the company interviewing you)?
Almost every company, regardless of size, has a Web presence now. So answering this question is just a matter of doing a little research beforehand. Find two or three things that impress you about your prospective employers and be prepared to express those thoughts in a matter of fact way. This is a great way to prove your interest and it lets employers know that your desire to become a member of the team isn't only about the paycheck.
9. Why do you want to work as Bookkeeping Clerk?
This question is difficult. You can hardly find something motivating about this job… However, you should not say an employer that you just want to have any sort of administrative/accounting job, and that's why you apply for this one. As a good applicant, you can mention that you like math, that you are very detail oriented and prefer routine jobs. That's the reason why payroll clerk is a good choice for you.
10. What should be the qualities of bookkeeping clerk?
In order to score well in this interview question, an efficient way is to give a list of qualities and skills that are in alignment with the respective position. You can start with:
☛ First, one must understand the methods required to succeed in this position
☛ Secondly, indicate that the job will be your #1 priority
☛ Third, indicate that you understand the importance of working as a team
Remember that regardless of position, self awareness is listed time and again as one of the number one things an employer looks for. Beyond this, staples such as:
☛ Good communication
☛ Confidence
☛ Trustworthiness
☛ Passion
☛ Preparedness
Are always great qualities to mention.
11. What duties do you expect to perform as an Accounting Clerk?
Reveals job expectations.
Tests research skills.
13. What would you describe as your main weaknesses?
I know that public speaking is the number one phobia for most people, and I'd say that's the main area I'd like to work on, especially as I know it's part of the job description for this role...
I'm very detail oriented and meticulous, which means that I can sometimes take a little longer to get a task done, but I'm working on getting the right balance between attending to the detail and being as efficient as possible…
Tips:
☛ It can be tricky, but presenting some of your more minor weaknesses – obviously not ones that will greatly impact your ability to do the job – is the best tactic for answering this question.
☛ Alternatively, mention areas that you were once slightly weaker at, but which you've been working on improving (successfully).
☛ You could also mention tasks you know are a part of the role you're applying for, which you'd like some further training or support with – for example, a particular software program. If you can be honest and ask for help where you feel you need it, this demonstrates that you're keen to continually learn and improve yourself.
☛ With any weakness you mention, emphasise your awareness, willingness and efforts to improve.
☛ If possible, try to avoid overly clichéd answers such as “I'm too much of a perfectionist” or “I work too hard”.
14. Why do you want to leave your current company?
e warned, they are not asking you to bash your boss for being an old so-and-so. Doing so will only make you look petty, and your character will definitely come into question. Instead, look for ways to compliment your current employer for the opportunities provided to you, and use positive language to express your desire to make a change. Have you accomplished all you had hoped to with your current employer? Is the opportunity for advancement limited or nonexistent? Do you simply want to reduce your commute time? People leave their jobs every day for a myriad of reasons, so find the one that truly answers this question for your situation without bad-mouthing your current employer or company.
15. What do you consider a biggest mistake you did in your job?
If you choose something from accounting, please choose an example when you were able to correct the mistake at the end. Mistakes can prove costly, but we are only human beings. We make mistakes.
Ever since my first paper route at age 10 I've been doing something to keep myself busy and earn money. Back then, it was obviously about earning some spending money. What I didn't realize was that I was actually starting the journey of establishing what I liked to do and how I fit in to the grand scheme of things. I then worked as a junior computer tech in my last 2 summers of high school. It was here that I discovered what I was passionate about and what I wanted to do. I enrolled in college to get my degree in computer sciences, and I have been working around technology ever since.
Demonstrates how candidate approaches the job.
18. What are your strengths as Bookkeeping Clerk?
Some job seekers struggle with this because they're concerned with appearing conceited or overly confident. The interviewer most likely is aware of your strengths already, or you wouldn't have been invited to this interview in the first place. They are simply hoping to hear you verbalize them. Keep your answer apropos to the position for which you are interviewing. Your ability to bench press 300 lbs. will have little impact on your duties as the new accounting clerk.
19. Basic Bookkeeping Clerk Job Interview Questions:
☛ 1.What is the highest level of education you have received
☛ 2.Do you have any other training or education associated with the accounting clerk position
☛ 3.Who is your current or most recent employer
☛ 4.What are (were) your major responsibilities at your present (most recent) job
☛ 5.Which accounting clerk skills and qualifications have you gained in your present (previous) position that make you competitive for this position
☛ 6.What do (did) you like most and least about that position
☛ 7.Why are you planning to (did you) leave that position
20. Bookkeeping Clerk Interview Questions About You:
☛ What is your greatest weakness? -
☛ What is your greatest strength? -
☛ How do you handle stress and pressure? -
☛ How would you describe yourself? -
☛ How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you? -
☛ What motivates you? -
☛ What accomplishments are you the most proud of? Why? -
☛ Why should I hire you? -
21. Operational and Situational Bookkeeping Clerk Job Interview Questions:
☛ What are your primary responsibilities as an Accounting Clerk?
☛ What's the Accounting department's role in a company?
☛ Which accounting software programs have you used?
☛ Walk me through a successful bank reconciliation step-by-step.
☛ How would you design a spreadsheet to keep track of accounts payable?
☛ How do you ensure data typing accuracy?
☛ What suggestions would you make to improve our invoice keeping process?
☛ How familiar are you with Excel? Mention some projects you worked on and some regular accounting tasks you completed on excel.
☛ What do you identify as confidential information and how do you secure it?
☛ How familiar are you with SFAS (Statement of Financial Accounting Standards)?
22. Bookkeeping Clerk Interview Questions About Your Work Experience:
☛ Have you completed any internships? What did you gain from the experience?
☛ Tell me about your work experience. How has it prepared you for a career?
☛ Have you accomplished something you're proud of at work? -
☛ What major problems have you encountered at work and how did you deal with them? -
☛ What have you learned from your mistakes? -
23. Bookkeeping Clerk Interview Questions About the Company and the Job:
☛ What do you know about our company? -
☛ What interests you about this job? -
☛ Why do you want to work here? -
☛ If you were hiring a college graduate for this job, what qualities would you look for? -
☛ What do you think it takes to be successful at this company? -
☛ What can you contribute to our company? -
☛ What new ideas do you think you can bring to this company? -
☛ In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable? -
☛ Are you willing to travel? -
☛ How do you feel about working evenings and weekends? -
☛ Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know? -
24. Professional Bookkeeping Clerk Job Interview Questions:
☛ What are your standards of success an an accounting clerk position What have you done to meet these standards
☛ 2.What factors, other than salary, do you consider most important for evaluating your performance or success
☛ 3.At times, we have all had to break or bend the rules. Can you give me some examples of when you had to do this
☛ 4.What characteristics or factors do you consider relevant when judging the performance of others
☛ 5.Describe a time you felt the greatest sense of accomplishment as an accounting clerk.
☛ 6.Tell me about a situation when you weren't happy with your job performance as an accounting clerk. Why were you disappointed with your work How did you resolve your dissatisfaction
☛ 7.When have you declined a work-related task Why
25. Behavioral Bookkeeping Clerk Job Interview Questions:
☛ Give an example of a goal you had in your previous position. What did you do to reach it?
☛ Describe a situation where you had multiple deadlines. How did you handle them?
☛ Have you ever implemented a change to speed up an accounting process?
☛ What would you like to learn more about?
