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.
Also called: Account Services Representative (Accounts Services Rep) · Biller · Billing Clerk · Billing Coordinator · Item Processing Clerk (IP Clerk) · Medical Biller
Median pay (national)
$47,170
$35,760–$64,990 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
417,500
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
-0.4%
~42,200 openings/yr
Typical entry
High school diploma or equivalent
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for billing and posting clerks shows a broad range: the top 10% earn $64,990 versus $35,760 at the bottom 10% — 1.8x. The median of $47,170 leaves roughly 38% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change -0.4% from 2024 to 2034 — a projected decline, against +3% across all occupations. Even so, BLS projects about 42,200 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 53 states with released data, District of Columbia pays the most for this role (median $74,560, +58% vs the national median), while Puerto Rico sits lowest at $24,470 — a 205% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word as in-demand technologies for this role.
Tailor your resume to Billing and Posting Clerks
Honest tailoring
See how your resume lines up with Billing and Posting Clerks
Refit re-angles your real experience toward this role using the skills above — and never invents skills you don't have. A no-fabrication gate checks every change before you see it.
Free. No account needed to see your first re-fit.
Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Reading Comprehension
- Mathematics
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- 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.
- Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
- Keep records of invoices and support documents.
- Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.
- Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.
- Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
- Route statements for mailing or over-the-counter delivery to customers.
- Fix minor problems, such as equipment jams, and notify repair personnel of major equipment problems.
- Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks.
Tools & technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Epic Systems
- Intuit QuickBooks
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Windows
- SAP software
- Accuity EPICWare
- Aderant legal software
- Allscripts Professional PM
- Automated billing software
- CAI Software Seasoft
- Check imaging software
- Check processing software
Knowledge areas
- Administrative
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
- Mathematics
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources