Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks

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.

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.

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

Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.

Type billing documents, shipping labels, credit memorandums, or credit forms, using typewriters or computers.

Contact customers to obtain or relay account information.

Review documents such as purchase orders, sales tickets, charge slips, or hospital records to compute fees or charges due.

Keep records of invoices and support documents.

Consult sources such as rate books, manuals, or insurance company representatives to determine specific charges or information such as rules, regulations, or government tax and tariff information.

Update manuals when rates, rules, or regulations are amended.

Track accumulated hours and dollar amounts charged to each client job to calculate client fees for professional services, such as legal or accounting services.

Compute credit terms, discounts, shipment charges, or rates for goods or services to complete billing documents.

Review compiled data on operating costs and revenues to set rates.

Compile reports of cost factors, such as labor, production, storage, or equipment.

Estimate market value of products or services.

Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, or ordering supplies or equipment.