Accounting clerk NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for accounting clerk.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for accounting clerk is 14200 (Accounting and related clerks), a TEER 4 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
14200
TEER 4 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 14200 covers
Accounting and related clerks calculate, prepare and process bills, invoices, accounts payable and receivable, budgets and other financial records according to established procedures. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors.
| Unit group | 14200 — Accounting and related clerks |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 4 — usually requires a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Business, finance and administration occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Calculate, prepare and issue documents related to accounts such as bills, invoices, inventory reports, account statements and other financial statements using computerized and manual systems
- Code, total, batch, enter, verify and reconcile transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices, cheque requisitions, and bank statements in a ledger or computer system
- Compile budget data and documents based on estimated revenues and expenses and previous budgets
- Prepare period or cost statements or reports
- Calculate costs of materials, overhead and other expenses based on estimates, quotations, and price lists
- Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems
To use NOC 14200 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 14200 →
Other job titles under NOC 14200
- Accounts payable clerk
- Accounts receivable clerk
- Audit clerk
- Billing clerk
- Budget clerk
- Costing clerk
- Deposit clerk
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 14200, one of these may fit better:
- Accounting bookkeeper — NOC 12200 (Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, TEER 2)
- Accounting firm manager — NOC 10029 (Other business services managers, TEER 0)
- Accounting technician — NOC 12200 (Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, TEER 2)
- Director of accounting — NOC 10010 (Financial managers, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for accounting clerk?+
In NOC 2021, "accounting clerk" is an example title in unit group 14200 — Accounting and related clerks. It is a TEER 4 occupation in the "Business, finance and administration occupations" broad category.
Is accounting clerk eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 14200 is TEER 4. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does accounting clerk get extra CRS points?+
NOC 14200 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a accounting clerk get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 14200 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says accounting clerk but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 14200. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.