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Occupation · 2026 assessment

Accounts Payable Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

86%2026
88%2028
90%2030
93%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Recognizing invoices and source documents97%
Reconciling entries and calculating standard payments97%
Preparing tax and accounting reports97%
Entering and classifying financial documents97%
Reconciling transactions and detecting discrepancies97%
Preparing standard financial reports97%
Detecting anomalies and monitoring metrics97%
Scenario planning and interpreting results81%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Recognizing invoices and source documentsAI 97% · human 18%
  2. 2Reconciling entries and calculating standard paymentsAI 97% · human 13%
  3. 3Preparing tax and accounting reportsAI 97% · human 16%
  4. 4Entering and classifying financial documentsAI 97% · human 13%
  5. 5Reconciling transactions and detecting discrepanciesAI 97% · human 23%
  6. 6Preparing standard financial reportsAI 97% · human 23%
  7. 7Detecting anomalies and monitoring metricsAI 97% · human 10%
  8. 8Scenario planning and interpreting resultsAI 81% · human 18%

Why technology can change this work

  • document recognition and automatic entries reduce manual input
  • account, payment and report reconciliation follows formal rules
  • a large share of textual, analytical or information tasks is accessible to current AI models
  • a significant share of operations repeats along a stable workflow
  • the main inputs and outputs already exist in a digital environment
  • the scale and cost of routine operations create a strong automation incentive

What protects the occupation

  • understanding the economic substance of a transaction
  • accountability for tax and reporting consequences
  • accountability for financial decisions
  • non-standard transactions and regulatory change
  • negotiation with management, auditors and regulators

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$7 600per month
2035$9 650scenario estimate
2026: $7 60020262027: $7 80020272028: $8 00020282029: $8 25020292030: $8 45020302031: $8 65020312032: $8 90020322033: $9 15020332034: $9 40020342035: $9 6502035
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Practical next step

Where to move next

Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.

Accountant

Established resilient role
New role risk68%
DemandDecliningDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit87%

AI Compliance Officer

Emerging role
New role risk22%
DemandHighDifficultyHighTime3–6 yearsSkill fit43%

Financial Analyst

Established resilient role
New role risk45%
DemandMediumDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

AI Auditor

Emerging role
New role risk24%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit83%

ML Model Validator

Emerging role
New role risk20%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit81%

AI Risk Manager

Emerging role
New role risk19%
DemandHighDifficultyLowTime3–6 monthsSkill fit81%

Job search and transitions

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Skills you already have

  • accounting and tax records
  • document reconciliation
  • financial literacy
  • financial reporting
  • accuracy and attention to detail
  • regulatory understanding

Skills to build

  • ERP systems
  • management accounting
  • data analytics
  • BI tools
  • accounting automation
  • validation of AI financial models
CurrentAccounts Payable Clerk · 86%
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Keepaccounting and tax records · document reconciliation · financial literacy
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AddERP systems · management accounting · data analytics

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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