Billing and Posting Clerks
Tasks
- 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.
- Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
- Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks.
Technology Skills
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Accounting software
- Allscripts Professional PM
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Sage 50 Accounting
- Thomson Reuters Elite Enterprise
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Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
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Medical software
- eMDs Medisoft
- Epic Systems
- Medical procedure coding software
- MEDITECH software
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Graphics or photo imaging software
- Check imaging software
- Fiserv PEP+ reACH
- Mitek Systems ImageNet Payments
- VECTORsgi Image Exchange Solution
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
- Oracle PeopleSoft Financials
- SAP software
Tools Used
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Franking or postage machines
- Digital postal meters
- Mechanical postal meters
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Check endorsing machines
- Check and document signers
- Check cancelling machines
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Mail sealing machines
- Envelope sealing machines
- Envelope stuffers
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Accounting machines
- Billing machines
- Bookkeeping machines
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Optical character recognition systems
- Magnetic ink character recognition MICR encoding machines
- Magnetic ink character recognition MICR readers
Knowledge
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Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Abilities
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Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
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Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Some college, no degree
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Work Activities
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Detailed Work Activities
- Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
- Maintain financial or account records.
- Reconcile records of sales or other financial transactions.
- Prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance.
- Operate office equipment.
Work Interests
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$34360.0 - $62530.0
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.