A tax clerk performs a variety of tax-related job duties at the local or national level, including sending bills and accepting payments, filing paperwork, and photocopying or maintaining sensitive information. Tax clerks usually work at governmental departments, tax collector offices, or private businesses and firms. Tax clerks are detail-oriented and have strong organizational and computer skills, as it’s their job to review documents for accuracy using software programs. Qualifications for this career begin with a high school diploma, but an associate degree in business or accounting is very beneficial. Relevant experience and knowledge of all county, local, and state tax laws are both preferred by employers, although many go through on-the-job training to start.