Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks in Battle Creek, Michigan
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks on average make:
$47,840 ($23.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
2
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
0 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.
The typical training needed after hire is:
long-term on-the-job training.
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Other Job Titles
Accounts Receivable Coordinator, Authorizer, Branch Processor, Call Out Operator, Charge Authorizer, Collector, Commercial Credit Advisor, Commercial Credit Analyst, Commercial Credit Officer, Commercial Credit Reviewer
Technology/Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Tools Used
Computer data input scanners, Computer laser printers, Copy machines, Credit card processing machines, Electric typewriters, Laser facsimile machines, Multiline telephone systems, Personal computers, Printing calculators
Tasks
- Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
- Compile and analyze credit information gathered by investigation.
- Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.
- Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
Personality
Integrity, Dependability, Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Self-Control, Stress Tolerance, Independence, Persistence, Initiative, Achievement/Effort
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