Business & Finance
Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist
Accounts payable and receivable specialists track money leaving and entering a business.
What They Do
Accounts payable handles bills a business owes; accounts receivable tracks money customers owe the business. Both keep financial records current and accurate.
Why someone might consider this career
It's one of the fastest entry points into finance work, with transferable skills and no degree or license generally required.
Work Environment
The Basics
Training time
Often learnable in weeks to a couple of months
Training cost
Information pending verification
Education commonly associated with entry
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Certification / licensing
Not required. Optional: software-vendor certificates and NACM credentials for credit work.
Physical demand
Low
People interaction
Moderate
Remote potential
Moderate
Self-employment potential
Low
Typical Training Path
- 1Learn invoicing, purchase orders, and reconciliation basics
- 2Get hands-on with accounting software
- 3Apply for AP/AR clerk roles
- 4Grow toward bookkeeping or accounting specialist roles
A common route — actual requirements vary by program, employer, and state.
Certification & licensing note: Not required. Optional: software-vendor certificates and NACM credentials for credit work.
A course certificate, a professional certification, and a state license are three different things — completing training alone never makes you licensed or certified.
Career Pathway
A common educational route — not a guarantee of employment or earnings.
Training Programs
Udemy
Excel & Bookkeeping Skills Courses
Spreadsheet and bookkeeping fundamentals for finance and reporting support roles.
Duration
Pending verification
Price
Pending verification
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Last verified: September 26, 2026
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