Occupations43-3021.00

Billing and Posting Clerks

Compile, compute, and record billing, accounting, statistical, and other numerical data for billing purposes.

Median annual pay
$47,170

BLS, 2024

Employment
429,800

U.S., 2024

Ten-year outlook
-0.4%

2024–34

Annual openings
42,200

Projected average

The work

Core tasks

  1. 01Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
  2. 02Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
  3. 03Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  4. 04Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
  5. 05Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks.
  6. 06Verify signatures and required information on checks.
  7. 07Keep records of invoices and support documents.
  8. 08Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.
  9. 09Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.
  10. 10Route statements for mailing or over-the-counter delivery to customers.
  11. 11Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation.
  12. 12Fix minor problems, such as equipment jams, and notify repair personnel of major equipment problems.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Reading ComprehensionMathematicsActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringWritingActive LearningLearning StrategiesScience

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading

U.S. employment is projected to move from 429,800 in 2024 to 427,900 in 2034, a -0.4% change.

BLS projects an average of 42,200 openings each year over the period, including openings created by workers leaving the occupation.