What is a credit checker and how to become one

Key steps to become a credit checker

1. Explore credit checker education requirements

   Most common credit checker degrees

   Bachelor's

   45.5 %

   High School Diploma

   36.4 %

   Master's

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific credit checker skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Data Entry	51.60%
   Credit Checks	48.40%

3. Complete relevant credit checker training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New credit checkers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a credit checker based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real credit checker resumes.

4. Research credit checker duties and responsibilities

   • Manage accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
   • Work on A/R and billing for a manufacturing company specializing in premium orthopedic, reconstructive and postoperative products.
   • Work on A/R and billing for a manufacturing company specializing in premium orthopedic, reconstructive and postoperative products.

5. Apply for credit checker jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a credit checker job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams