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

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

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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