Billing & Posting Clerks
Billing Clerk, Billing Coordinator, Pre-Audit Clerk, Statement Clerk
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
- Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Knowledge
Business
- administrative services
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- reading work related information
- using math to solve problems
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- read and understand what is written
- communicate by speaking
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Concern for Others
- Cooperation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Sage 50 Accounting
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Medical software
- Epic Systems
- MEDITECH software
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
some college or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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