How to Become a Billing and Posting Clerks in India

About the Billing and Posting Clerks role

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.

Skills required

• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally ERP/Prime, SAP FICO)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Data Entry Speed and Accuracy
• Mathematical Reasoning and Computation
• Knowledge of GST and Taxation Compliance
• Numerical Accuracy and Data Entry Precision
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally Prime, SAP, or Oracle)
• Mathematical Reasoning and Calculation
• Proficiency in ERP Software (SAP, Oracle, or Tally)
• Mathematical Computation and Numerical Reasoning
• Knowledge of GST and Taxation Regulations
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally.ERP 9/Prime, SAP FICO)
• Numerical Accuracy and Data Entry Speed
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally, SAP, or QuickBooks)
• Data Entry Accuracy and Speed
• Knowledge of GST Compliance and Tax Invoicing
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally Prime/SAP FICO)
• Attention to Detail for Error Detection
• Knowledge of GST and Taxation Rules
• Proficiency in ERP Software (SAP/Tally/Oracle)
• Invoice Generation and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of GST (Goods and Services Tax) Compliance
• Knowledge of GST and Indian Taxation Compliance
• Proficiency in Tally ERP or SAP FICO
• Numerical Accuracy and Data Entry
• Knowledge of GST and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally, SAP, or Oracle)
• Financial Record Keeping and Reconciliation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
• Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Computation
• Knowledge of GST and Taxation Laws
• Mathematical Calculation and Numerical Reasoning
• Knowledge of GST and Indirect Tax Compliance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas)
• Knowledge of GST and Indian Taxation Laws
• Numerical Data Entry and Accuracy
• Invoicing and Billing Procedures
• Proficiency in Tally.ERP 9 or TallyPrime
• Mathematical Calculation and Computation
• Knowledge of GST and Tax Invoice Regulations
• Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Proficiency in Accounting Software (Tally.ERP 9/Prime or SAP FICO)
• Financial Record Keeping and Ledger Reconciliation
• Attention to Detail
• Understanding of Logistics and Shipping Documentation
• Records Management and Archiving
• Invoice Generation and Verification
• Customer Service and Dispute Resolution
• Understanding of Logistics and Documentation
• Customer Communication and Dispute Resolution
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable and Payable Processes
• Time Management for Monthly Closing Cycles
• Time Management for Billing Cycles
• Customer Query Resolution
• Attention to Detail for Discrepancy Identification
• Financial Record Keeping
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable/Payable Processes
• Professional Communication for Client Inquiries
• Record Keeping and Digital Archiving
• Knowledge of Shipping and Logistics Documentation
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable Processes
• Time Management for Meeting Billing Cycles
• Record Keeping and Document Management
• Professional Communication for Collections
• Professional Communication for Client Query Resolution
• Document Management and Record Keeping
• Time Management and Deadline Adherence
• Record Keeping and Documentation
• Digital Record Keeping and Document Management
• Basic Financial Reporting
• Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas)
• Professional Communication for Client Billing Inquiries
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables)
• Understanding of Credit Terms and Payment Cycles
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable/Payable Cycles
• Mathematical Computation
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable (AR) Processes
• Customer Communication and Query Resolution
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable and Payable
• Professional Communication for Vendor/Client Coordination
• Knowledge of Logistics and Shipping Documentation
• Financial Record Reconciliation
• Professional Communication for Vendor/Client Follow-ups
• Invoice Verification and Reconciliation
• Records Management and Digital Filing
• Attention to Detail for Invoice Verification
• Knowledge of E-way Bill Systems
• Understanding of Logistics and Shipment Documentation
• Attention to Detail and Error Detection
• Understanding of Logistics and Waybills
• Records Management and Filing
• Professional Communication for Client Follow-ups
• Financial Record Keeping and Archiving
• Invoice Reconciliation
• Professional Communication for Payment Follow-ups
• Knowledge of Regulatory Billing Standards
• Understanding of Logistics and Bill of Lading
• Invoice Generation and Processing
• Record Keeping and Digital Filing
• Accounts Receivable and Payable Management
• Professional Communication for Debt Collection
• Invoice Generation and Documentation Management
• Record Keeping and Digital Filing Systems
• Invoice Preparation and Documentation
• Customer Service and Query Resolution
• Invoice Generation and Documentation
• Understanding of Credit and Collection Procedures
• Basic Financial Reporting and Auditing Support
• Invoicing and Billing Documentation
• Mathematical Computation Skills
• Invoice Preparation and Verification
• Record Keeping and Documentation Management
• Dispute Resolution and Reconciliation Skills
• Basic Knowledge of Financial Auditing Principles
• Understanding of Logistics and Documentation (L/C, Waybills)
• Basic Knowledge of Accounts Receivable/Payable Principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables/VLOOKUP)
• Understanding of Accounts Receivable and Payable Processes
• Effective Written Communication for Client Correspondence
• Attention to Detail for Numerical Verification
• Understanding of Invoicing and Billing Cycles
• Professional Communication for Client Collections
• Reconciliation of Financial Records
• Invoice Reconciliation and Auditing
• Records Management and Filing Systems
• Basic Understanding of Supply Chain Documentation
• Basic Understanding of Financial Auditing Principles
• Professional Communication for Client Invoicing Queries
• Financial Record Keeping and Documentation
• Understanding of Invoicing Regulations
• Basic Financial Auditing Principles
• Customer Dispute Resolution
• Document Management and Archiving
• Basic Financial Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of E-way Bill Generation
• Effective Written Communication for Invoicing Queries
• Document Archiving and Record Keeping
• Knowledge of Logistics and Waybills
• Understanding of Logistics and Shipping Invoicing
• Understanding of Shipping and Logistics Documentation
• Document Management and Filing
• Professional Written Communication for Client Invoicing
• Understanding of Supply Chain and Logistics Documentation
• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Systems
• Understanding of HSN/SAC Codes
• Basic Mathematical Computation
• Understanding of Commercial Invoicing and Waybills
• Electronic Record Keeping and Digital Filing
• Customer Conflict Resolution
• Understanding of Commercial Invoicing Standards
• Knowledge of Billing and Invoicing Procedures
• Professional Communication for Vendor Coordination
• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable/Payable Processes
• Electronic Billing Systems (e-Invoicing)
• Invoicing and Billing Documentation Management
• Professional Communication for Dispute Resolution
• Understanding of Financial Regulations and Auditing Standards
• Numerical Reasoning and Calculation

How to enter this career

1. 01

   Completion of 10+2 in the Commerce stream followed by a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree.

2. 02

   Certification in Tally Prime, SAP FICO, or Microsoft Excel from a recognized vocational institute.

3. 03

   Direct entry through junior accounting clerk roles or internships in retail and logistics firms.

A day in the life

• 9:00 AM - Reviewing previous day's sales logs and verifying shipment receipts for accuracy.
• 11:30 AM - Generating and dispatching GST-compliant invoices to clients via ERP software.
• 1:30 PM - Reconciling discrepancies between purchase orders and final delivery notes.
• 3:30 PM - Coordinating with the logistics department to update billing status for pending dispatches.
• 5:30 PM - Preparing daily summary reports of total billings and outstanding payments for the accounts manager.

Salary insights

A Billing and Posting Clerks in India typically earns Varies. Compensation varies by city, employer and experience.

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