Whether you work for an accounting firm or in the accounting department of a business or public entity, there are many types of office jobs in the accounting field. These jobs include file clerks, billing or accounts payable clerks, payroll supervisors, general-ledger accountants, project accountants, accounting managers, supervisors and controllers.

Receptionist

If you like talking to people, the receptionist position might be a good choice. As a receptionist, you answer the phone and respond to customer inquiries or needs. While many consider being a receptionist a menial job, it requires special skills, a positive attitude and the ability to multitask. Most company receptionists also handle other tasks that might include scheduling conference rooms, managing and ordering office supplies or opening and distributing company mail.

Administrative Assistant

Personal secretaries and administrative assistants might work for a team of managers, executives or be assigned to work with vice presidents, executive officers and more. When you work as a secretary or administrative assistant, you write or transcribe letters and e-mail communications, make travel arrangements, compute and prepare expense reports or department budgets.

Customer Service

Communication and a positive attitude are at the top of the list for people who work in customer service or at a telephone call center. Being able to help disgruntled customers get the results they seek takes patience and a good sense of humor. When you relate well to others, enjoy helping people, have a good personality and are outgoing, customer service might just be the office job you would enjoy.

Medical Office

Working in a medical office is a little different from working in business office, but it requires many of the same skills. Medical offices require medical transcriptionists, receptionists and people experienced with medical billing and insurance.

Insurance

Claims examiners work inside an office to handle the claims filed by those insured. Sometimes, they work with private investigators or adjusters who visit the site or the property for which a claim is filed. This includes workers' compensation, health, liability, automotive, home, property and business insurance. As a claims examiner, you typically require certification for the field of insurance, computer experience and self-motivation and discipline.

Drafting

When you like to draw and have computer-aided drawing training and experience, you can be a drafting technician. Drafting technicians work with advanced computer equipment in office settings. They might work for an architectural firm, engineering firm or a manufacturer that requires drawings or blueprints for new product ideas.