Posting Clerk

Career Guide

A Posting Clerk records financial and operational transactions into company systems so accounts stay accurate and up to date. This role supports day to day bookkeeping, billing, payments, and reporting by entering data carefully, checking for errors, and keeping clear records.

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Key Responsibilities

Enter transactions into accounting or enterprise systems
Post payments to customer accounts
Post invoices and credits to ledgers
Update accounts receivable balances
Update accounts payable records
Verify totals and match supporting documents
Reconcile simple differences between records and documents
Prepare basic summaries for supervisors
File digital and paper records
Follow data privacy and record retention rules
Communicate with internal teams to resolve missing information

Top Skills for Success

Data Entry Accuracy

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Ledger Posting

Invoice Processing

Payment Posting

Reconciliation

Spreadsheet Skills

Accounting Software Skills

Recordkeeping

Written Communication

Career Progression

Can Lead To

Accounts Payable Clerk Accounts Receivable Clerk Billing Specialist Payroll Assistant Bookkeeper

Transition Opportunities

Accounting Assistant

Junior Accountant

Finance Operations Specialist

Credit Analyst

Common Skill Gaps

Often Missing Skills

Reconciliation DepthAccounting Software ProficiencySpreadsheet ProficiencyProcess ImprovementData Quality ChecksBusiness Email Writing

Development SuggestionsBuild confidence with core accounting workflows, practice reconciliations using sample datasets, and improve spreadsheet speed and accuracy. Learn one widely used accounting system through tutorials or a short course, then document your work with clear notes and clean audit trails.

Market Intelligence Report

Posting Clerk is part of the Accounting category.Explore our market intelligence report to see how AI and hiring demand are shifting for these roles.

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Salary & Demand

Median Salary Range

Entry LevelUS$32,000 to US$42,000

Mid LevelUS$42,000 to US$55,000

Senior LevelUS$55,000 to US$70,000

Growth Trend

Stable demand. Hiring is steady in industries with high transaction volume. Automation is reducing some routine entry work, increasing the value of accuracy, system skills, and reconciliation ability.

Companies Hiring

Major Employers

WalmartAmazonUPSFedExUnitedHealth GroupHCA HealthcareJPMorgan ChaseBank of AmericaComcastSysco

Industry Sectors

HealthcareBankingInsuranceRetailLogisticsManufacturingUtilitiesGovernmentEducationHospitality

Recommended Next Steps

Update your resume with transaction volume, accuracy rate, and turnaround time

Practice spreadsheet fundamentals using real world templates

Complete an introductory bookkeeping or accounting course

Learn one accounting system through free training resources

Create a simple portfolio with anonymized samples of reconciliations and clean data entry

Target roles in high volume sectors such as healthcare, logistics, and retail finance teams