New Accounts Clerks interview people who want to open accounts in financial institutions. They explain the available account services to potential customers and help them prepare account applications.
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- New Accounts Clerks
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What do they typically do
- Refer customers to appropriate bank staff who can help them to meet their financial needs
- Answer customers' questions and explain services such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities
- At customer's request, review customer and bank records and correct errors if mistakes exist
- Perform teller duties as required
- Collect and record customer deposits and fees, and issue receipts using computers
- Inform customers about how to apply for services such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit
- Interview customers to get information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes
- Collect information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth -0.9%
Job Openings 76
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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