Occupation information for Billing and Posting Clerks District Of Columbia

description

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.

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Currently Employed: 840

Projected Annual Job Openings: 90

Typical Hourly Wage: $28.09 - $42.73

Typical Annual Salary: $58,420 - $88,880

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typical training

Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties
  • 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.
  • Review documents, such as purchase orders, sales tickets, charge slips, or hospital records, to compute fees or charges due.
  • Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks.
  • Keep records of invoices and support documents.
  • Verify signatures and required information on checks.
  • Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.
  • Track accumulated hours and dollar amounts charged to each client job to calculate client fees for professional services, such as legal or accounting services.
tools & technology
Tools:
  • Accounting machines
  • Check endorsing machines
  • Franking or postage machines
  • Mail sealing machines
  • Optical character recognition systems

Technology:
  • Accounting software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • Financial analysis software
  • Graphics or photo imaging software
  • Medical software