Billing and Posting Clerks
SOC Code: 43-3021 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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Billing and Posting Clerks. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,606 | $59,904 | $69,202 | $78,499 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48,381 | $56,098 | $63,814 | $71,531 |
| New Haven, CT | $44,054 | $53,186 | $62,338 | $71,469 |
| Napa, CA | $46,758 | $53,477 | $60,174 | $66,893 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $44,387 | $51,626 | $58,885 | $66,123 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,618 | $51,106 | $58,594 | $66,082 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,763 | $50,918 | $58,053 | $65,208 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $42,765 | $50,232 | $57,720 | $65,187 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $49,213 | $54,475 | $59,738 | $65,000 |
| Rochester, MN | $48,859 | $54,184 | $59,509 | $64,834 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.6 | |
| Mathematics | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 4.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Economics and Accounting | 3.5 |
| Mathematics | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-secondary certificate | 51.5% |
| High school diploma | 20.7% |
| Some college | 16.6% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Post stop-payment notices to prevent payment of protested checks.
- Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
- Verify signatures and required information on checks.
- Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.
- Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.
- Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
- Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.
Technology Skills
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