P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional

Entry Support

Supports day-to-day bookkeeping. Assists with data entry, simple reconciliations, and filing of documents under close supervision.

What this level means

New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision

Scope
Own tasks within a defined component
Autonomy
Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
Complexity
Routine problems with known solutions
Impact
Own deliverables
Decision rights
Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
Leadership
None — building the craft
Typical experience
0–2 yrs

What you'd do

  • Supports day-to-day bookkeeping
  • Assists with data entry
  • Simple reconciliations
  • Filing of documents
  • Perform data entry for financial transactions
  • Assist in maintaining accurate records
  • Support document filing and organization
  • Conduct simple reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with basic accounting standards

Skills, knowledge & tools

  • Data entry
  • Record-keeping
  • Basic reconciliation
  • Document management
  • Attention to detail
  • Ethical handling of transactions
  • Time management
  • Basic financial software usage
  • Basic accounting principles
  • Data management
  • Document filing systems
  • Ethical standards in accounting
  • Financial record accuracy
  • Entry-level bookkeeping
  • Transaction processing
  • Compliance basics
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Basic data entry and record-keeping skills
  • Ethical judgement in handling transactions

What good looks like

  • 0–2 years of relevant experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles

Common titles

Finance – General Accounting IFinance – General Accounting 1Entry-Level Finance – General AccountingJunior Finance – General AccountingAssociate Finance – General AccountingEntry Support

What it pays

Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.

O*NET / SOC: 13-0000Business & Financial Operations Occupations (inferred)

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