Billing and Posting Clerks
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $48,500/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -0.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 42,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
• Verify signatures and required information on checks.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Billing and Posting Clerks?
The median pay for Billing and Posting Clerks is $48,500 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Billing and Posting Clerks?
Employment for Billing and Posting Clerks is projected to change -0.4% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Billing and Posting Clerks?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Billing and Posting Clerks?
About 42,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.