Check processing clerk vs clerk

The differences between check processing clerks and clerks can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a check processing clerk, becoming a clerk takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a check processing clerk has an average salary of $33,447, which is higher than the $31,163 average annual salary of a clerk.

The top three skills for a check processing clerk include data entry errors, payment arrangements and credit card payments. The most important skills for a clerk are basic math, math, and data entry.

Check processing clerk vs clerk overview

	Check Processing Clerk	Clerk
Yearly salary	$33,447	$31,163
Hourly rate	$16.08	$14.98
Growth rate	-5%	-5%
Number of jobs	72,809	80,311
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Average age	51	47
Years of experience	6	2

Check processing clerk vs clerk salary

Check processing clerks and clerks have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Check Processing Clerk	Clerk
Average salary	$33,447	$31,163
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $41,000	Between $24,000 And $39,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	New Hampshire
Best paying company	-	University of Massachusetts Boston
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between check processing clerk and clerk education

There are a few differences between a check processing clerk and a clerk in terms of educational background:

	Check Processing Clerk	Clerk
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 30%	Bachelor's Degree, 33%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	Western Carolina University

Check processing clerk vs clerk demographics

Here are the differences between check processing clerks' and clerks' demographics:

	Check Processing Clerk	Clerk
Average age	51	47
Gender ratio	Male, 28.1% Female, 71.9%	Male, 34.1% Female, 65.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.8% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 6.5% White, 67.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 55.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
LGBT Percentage	7%	6%

Differences between check processing clerk and clerk duties and responsibilities

Check processing clerk example responsibilities.

Manage accounts payable (a/p) team, ensuring daily goals are met (500-1000 invoices/day).
Place outbound calls to vehicle inspection vendors and financial institutions accuracy of treasury reports to reconcile any discrepancies.
Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.

Clerk example responsibilities.

Demonstrate strong math skills in managing inmate s accounts and calmly and effectively deescalating outbursts of belligerent inmates.
Manage orthopedic accounts regarding payment posting through IDX medical systems.
Administer financial bookkeeping by way of QuickBooks.
Bank reconciliation in QuickBooks and assist bookkeeper when need.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Call DMV's and dealerships when liens are not perfect.

Check processing clerk vs clerk skills

Common check processing clerk skills

Data Entry Errors, 29%
Payment Arrangements, 17%
Credit Card Payments, 11%
Encode, 10%
Computer System, 9%
Customer Accounts, 8%

Common clerk skills

Basic Math, 18%
Math, 10%
Data Entry, 10%
Customer Service, 9%
Cleanliness, 8%
POS, 5%