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Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

Prospects: Very Unfavorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
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.

Current openings

Charge Authorizer 68
Credit Charge Authorizer 33
Credit Processor 2
Credit Reference Clerk 1

Number of positions

2012: 1,890    2014: 1,900

Annual job postings

New: 0    Replacement: 50
(Total: 50)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$39,390
($18/hour)
Middle:
$46,040
($22/hour)
Up to:
$53,790
($25/hour)
Average:
$48,990
($23/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.