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Occupational Report
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks (43-4041)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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.
Employment Outlook
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$11.67 |
$13.82 |
$17.10 |
$20.71 |
$25.43
|
$17.69 |
$36,783 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
13.16 |
15.63 |
18.49 |
23.23 |
28.25
|
19.43 |
40,419 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
12.07 |
14.03 |
17.28 |
19.57 |
22.24
|
16.97 |
35,296 |
| Lane |
11.68 |
12.87 |
14.38 |
16.54 |
24.70
|
15.79 |
32,836 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
12.47 |
14.09 |
17.74 |
22.43 |
24.67
|
18.04 |
37,522 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
375 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
375 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
74 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
|
Private |
36 |
|
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
|
Private |
22 |
|
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
|
Private |
10 |
|
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
|
Private |
16 |
|
Retail Trade
|
Private |
56 |
|
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
|
Private |
14 |
|
Automobile Dealers
|
Private |
10 |
|
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
|
Private |
13 |
|
Building Material and Supplies Dealers
|
Private |
13 |
|
Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
|
Private |
14 |
|
Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
|
Private |
14 |
|
Information
|
Private |
30 |
|
Publishing Industries (except Internet)
|
Private |
12 |
|
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
|
Private |
11 |
|
Telecommunications
|
Private |
18 |
|
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
|
Private |
18 |
|
Finance and Insurance
|
Private |
146 |
|
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
|
Private |
144 |
|
Depository Credit Intermediation
|
Private |
59 |
|
Nondepository Credit Intermediation
|
Private |
33 |
|
Activities Related to Credit Intermediation
|
Private |
52 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
13 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
25 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
25 |
|
Business Support Services
|
Private |
25 |
Educational Requirements
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
- Analyze Credit Data
- Apply Mathematical Principles To Accounting, Bookkeeping Or Budgeting
- Approve Or Deny Loans
- Authorize Credit Charges
- Compose Business Correspondence
- Compute And Record Fiscal Data
- Compute Taxes
- Conduct Credit Investigations
- Evaluate Degree Of Financial Risk
- Interpret And Apply Contract, Property And Insurance Laws
- Monitor Credit Extension Decisions
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Operate Fax Machines, Copiers, Printers, And Other Office Machines
- Organize And Work With Detailed Records
- Perform Bookkeeping Functions
- Prepare Loan Forms
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Process And Prepare Business Forms
- Provide Customer Service
- Review Loan Applications
- Schedule Appointments
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
- Use Ten Key By Touch
- Verify Bank And Financial Transactions
Schools and Training Providers
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
ProSchools
10225 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97225-5075
Phone: (503) 297-1344 x812
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Credit Authorizers, Checkers, And Clerks
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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