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Billing and Posting Clerks

Also called Billing Clerk, Billing Coordinator, Pre Audit Clerk, or Statement Clerk

What Billing and Posting Clerks do

Billing and Posting Clerks compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes. Prepare billing invoices for services rendered or for delivery or shipment of goods.

Who tends to enjoy it

Organizing

People who like keeping things accurate, orderly, and running on schedule.

Hands-on

People who like building, fixing, working with tools, machines, plants, or animals.

Leading

People who like persuading, selling, starting things, and taking charge.

What you'd actually do

  • Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
  • Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Keep records of invoices and support documents.
  • Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
  • Create billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms.
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies or equipment.
  • Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.

A typical day involves

Sitting Email Part of a team Deadlines and time pressure

Skills that matter most

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Mathematics
  • Critical Thinking

What you'll need to know

  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Administrative

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Source: O*NET 31.0 Database (USDOL/ETA), occupation 43-3021.00, used under CC BY 4.0 and modified by Whittle. Program links: NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. How we build these pages.