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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Statement Clerks. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.English Language71
2.Clerical70
3.Mathematics63
4.Economics and Accounting56
5.Administration and Management48
6.Personnel and Human Resources47
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
71
40
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
70
53
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
63
46
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
56
58
Answer billing questions from credit card customersDevelop financial investment programs for individual clientsKeep a major corporation's financial records
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
48
48
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
47
24
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army