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Billing Clerk (General)

Quick Facts

Median Salary$41,288
Most Common EducationHigh school or GED
Projected 10-Year Growth-21.86%
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What They Do

A Billing Clerk prepares and checks information included on a customer bill or invoice. Assembles and itemizes information on products or services purchased, and verifies amounts including any tax owed.


Core Tasks:

  • 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.
  • Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
  • 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.
  • Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.
  • Route statements for mailing or over-the-counter delivery to customers.
  • Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Fix minor problems, such as equipment jams, and notify repair personnel of major equipment problems.

What to expect as a Billing Clerk (General)

1Earn a High school or GED Diploma

46% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

1355 openings for Billing Clerks (General)

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