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New Accounts Clerks

Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.

Median salary

$46,610

Typical range

$37k – $60k

Job outlook

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior New Accounts Clerks

    Entry / Junior

    $36,980

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. New Accounts Clerks

    Established

    $46,610

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior New Accounts Clerks

    Senior

    $53,360

Key skills

A typical day

  • Perform teller duties as required.
  • Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
  • Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.
  • Inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.
  • Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.

Fields of study

Any field

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