National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 12200: Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. Below are the main duties, all 10 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 12200?
NOC 12200 is the code for accounting technicians and bookkeepers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include accounting bookkeeper, accounting technician, bookkeeper and finance technician. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $28.02 an hour.
- NOC code
- 12200
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Business, finance and administration occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $28.02 an hour
Job titles under NOC 12200
Accounting technicians and bookkeepers maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services. They are employed throughout the private and public sectors, or they may be self-employed.
Main job titles
- accounting bookkeeper
- accounting technician
- bookkeeper
- finance technician
All 10 job titles in the NOC index
accounting bookkeeper, accounting technician, bookkeeper, bookkeeping clerk, budget officer, finance officer, finance technician, financial officer, financial services administrator - Canadian Armed Forces, senior bookkeeper.
Main duties of NOC 12200
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
- Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, prepare trial balance of books, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
- Calculate and prepare cheques for payrolls and for utility, tax and other bills
- Complete and submit tax remittance forms, workers' compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other government documents
- Prepare tax returns and perform other personal bookkeeping services
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Completion of a college program in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field or Completion of two years (first level) of a recognized professional accounting program (e.g., Chartered Accounting, Certified General Accounting) or Courses in accounting or bookkeeping combined with several years of experience as a financial or accounting clerk are required.
Additional information
- Progression to professional accounting occupations is possible with additional training.
Is NOC 12200 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 12200 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 12200 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $19.55 | $28.02 | $45.07 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $17.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | $16.50 | $25.00 | $39.42 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $24.04 | $38.00 |
| New Brunswick | $16.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Quebec | $20.25 | $28.02 | $43.75 |
| Ontario | $19.23 | $28.50 | $46.15 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $25.00 | $40.85 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $27.16 | $43.27 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.00 | $50.96 |
| British Columbia | $19.44 | $28.00 | $47.45 |
| Yukon | $30.00 | $42.00 | $48.12 |
| Northwest Territories | $27.00 | $41.03 | $50.90 |
| Nunavut | $25.86 | $43.00 | $50.30 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 12200 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 12200 as you write.
- Start each bullet with a strong verb and end it with a result: how many, how often, how fast.
- Use the job title your employer used, even if the NOC title is different.
- Keep immigration details such as your NOC code and permit type off the resume.
- See a Canadian resume example for this job.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for bookkeeper?
NOC 12200, Accounting technicians and bookkeepers, a TEER 2 occupation.
What TEER is NOC 12200?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 12200 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 12200 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 12200 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $28.02 an hour, with most wages between $19.55 and $45.07. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 12200 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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