Billing and Posting Clerks

People in this career spend their days working with computers to process, document, and analyze financial and statistical information. They gather data from various sources to calculate costs and generate accurate billing invoices. This role requires strong communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and customers, establishing and maintaining positive professional relationships.

To succeed in this field, individuals need a conventional interest area, meaning they enjoy structured, detail-oriented tasks. Key skills include reading comprehension, active listening, critical thinking, and mathematics. Workers must also possess knowledge of administration, economics, accounting, and the English language. Day-to-day operations demand specific work styles, particularly high attention to detail, dependability, integrity, and cooperation. Because clerks handle sensitive financial records and must solve problems under tight deadlines, they also need perseverance, self-control, and stress tolerance.

Entering this field typically requires a high school diploma. Because this occupation is classified as needing some preparation, most workers gain the necessary skills through on-the-job training or prior experience in administrative roles. While the federal database lists no specific college majors that directly map to this career, candidates can enhance their employment prospects by earning professional credentials.

Several certifications are available through industry associations. For general financial roles, candidates can pursue the Bookkeeping Certification from the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers. Those looking to specialize in healthcare billing can earn credentials such as the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist from the National Healthcareer Association, the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist from the American Medical Billing Association, the Nationally Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist from the National Center for Competency Testing, or the Nationally Certified Medical Coder and Biller from American Allied Health.

The median annual pay for these clerks is $48,500. Earnings vary based on experience and location, with the lowest 10% of workers earning less than $37,290 and the highest 10% earning more than $67,710. There are 404,060 people employed in this occupation. Between 2025 and 2035, employment is projected to experience little or no change, with a slight decline of -0.1%. Despite this flat growth, about 37,000 job openings are expected to become available each year.