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Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks

SOC 43-3021.02

Compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices for billing purposes. Duties include computing costs and calculating rates for goods, services, and shipment of goods; posting data; and keeping other relevant records. May involve use of computer or typewriter, calculator, and adding and bookkeeping machines.

Zone 2 Office and Administrative Support

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.1

Monitoring

3.0

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Coordination

3.0

Service Orientation

3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Clerical

3.8

English Language

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.4

Mathematics

3.3

Economics and Accounting

3.0

Computers and Electronics

2.9

Administration and Management

2.5

Communications and Media

2.0

Key Tasks

1Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.

2Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.

3Perform bookkeeping work, including posting data or keeping other records concerning costs of goods or services or the shipment of goods.

4Operate typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines.

5Answer mail or telephone inquiries regarding rates, routing, or procedures.

Also Known As

Accounting Assistant Accounting Clerk Accounts Manager Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Receivable Clerk Administrative Assistant Bill Checker Bill Clerk Bill of Lading Clerk Bill of Materials Clerk (BOM Clerk)