Salary Breakdown
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Average
$40,350
ANNUAL
$19.40
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,910
ANNUAL
$14.38
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,130
ANNUAL
$17.85
HOURLY
Expert Level
$59,710
ANNUAL
$28.71
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
410
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Degree Recommendations
Top Expected Tasks
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
01
Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
02
Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
03
Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.
04
Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
05
Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
06
File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
07
Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
08
Mail charge statements to customers.
09
Examine city directories and public records to verify residence property ownership, bankruptcies, liens, arrest record, or unpaid taxes of applicants.
10
Relay credit report information to subscribers by mail or by telephone.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
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