A billing and posting clerk processes financial transactions, maintains account records, and ensures billing accuracy in healthcare, insurance, and business settings. The work is detail-oriented, computer-based, and you can enter it with some college education.
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Billing and posting clerks handle the financial paperwork that keeps organizations running. You enter billing data into computer systems, post payments to customer accounts, and verify that charges match services rendered. You read invoices and account statements carefully, communicate with supervisors and colleagues about discrepancies, and stay current on billing regulations and compliance standards. The role requires you to catch errors, think critically about what the numbers mean, and keep detailed records accurate. Most of your day involves working at a computer, gathering information from multiple sources, and processing it according to established rules.
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Billing and Posting Clerks earn a median of $48,500 a year, based on 2025 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and location.
The outlook is modest. Employment is projected to grow 0 percent from 2024 to 2034, little or no change for all occupations, with about 42,200 openings a year.
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This role typically requires some college coursework, though not a four-year degree. You will need a foundation in administrative practices, customer service, accounting basics, and computer skills. Many people enter through community college programs or on-the-job training that covers billing software, accounting principles, and data entry. Strong reading comprehension and math skills are essential. You should be comfortable learning new systems and staying organized as you handle multiple accounts and transactions. Your counselor can help you map out whether a certificate program or associate degree fits your timeline and goals.
Most paths into billing and posting clerk roles start with community college coursework or employer-sponsored training. The choice between a certificate and an associate degree depends on how quickly you want to start working and what advancement you envision, so if you are weighing those options, Pathly can map the billing and posting clerk path that fits you and turn it into a step-by-step plan with your counselor in the loop.
You do not need a license to work as a billing and posting clerk, but professional certifications can strengthen your resume.
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You thrive in structured environments where accuracy matters. You prefer clear rules and systems, enjoy working with data and numbers, and take satisfaction in getting details right.
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Last updated July 1, 2026.
Data sources. Career details from the O*NET 30.3 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under CC BY 4.0. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Salary and outlook figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025 wages; 2024–2034 projections), delivered via the CareerOneStop API. Certification, licensing, wage, and outlook data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by USDOL/ETA and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).