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$52,000

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Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visit to solicit payment. Duties include receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond; initiating repossession proceedings or service disconnection; and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.
Accounting
AS Degree
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk Program
Certificate or Training

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts.
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree
Business Administration: Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement

Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. Telephone or write to credit departments of business and service establishments to obtain information about applicant's credit standing.
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree
Business Administration: Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans, advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, and bankruptcy counseling.
Accounting - Financial Planning
Certificate of Achievement
Broker License
Certificate of Achievement
Business Admin: Financial Investment
Certificate of Achievement
Business Admin: Financial Investment
AS Degree
Business: Finance
AA Degree

Direct and coordinate financial activities of workers in a branch, office, or department of an establishment, such as branch bank, brokerage firm, risk and insurance department, or credit department.
Account Clerk
AS Degree
Account Clerk
Certificate of Achievement
Account Clerk I
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk II
Certificate or Training
Account Clerk Program
Certificate or Training

Provide guidance to prospective loan applicants who have problems qualifying for traditional loans. Guidance may include determining the best type of loan and explaining loan requirements or restrictions.
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree
Business Administration: Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree
Business Administration: Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, and loan underwriters.
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement
Banking And Finance
AS Degree
Business Administration: Banking And Finance
Certificate of Achievement

Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
Accounting
AS Degree
Administrative Assistant
Certificate
Advanced Officer Training
Certificate of Competency
Bank Teller
Certificate or Training
Banking
Certificate of Achievement