Billing / Cost 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.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Biller; Billing Accounts Representative; Billing Clerk; Billing Coordinator; Billing Specialist; IP Clerk (Item Processing Clerk); Pre Audit Clerk; Statement Clerk; Statement Distribution Clerk

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.
• Keep records of invoices and support documents.
• Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
• Create billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and ordering supplies or equipment.
• Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.

Knowledge

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Administration and Management
• Economics and Accounting
• Administrative
• Customer and Personal Service
• Education and Training

Skills

• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Critical Thinking
• Monitoring

Abilities

• Near Vision
• Written Comprehension
• Information Ordering
• Oral Expression
• Oral Comprehension
• Speech Recognition
• Written Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Category Flexibility
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Number Facility
• Speech Clarity