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Unpleasant/Angry People
Mostly Sitting
Repetitive
Stressful
$40,530
Average Salary
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A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required for most financial clerk jobs. These workers usually learn their duties through on-the-job training.
EducationFinancial clerks typically need a high school diploma or equivalent to enter the occupation. Employers of brokerage clerks may prefer candidates who have taken some college courses in business or economics and, in some cases, require a 2- or 4-year college degree.
TrainingMost financial clerks learn how to do their job duties through on-the-job training. Some formal technical training also may be necessary; for example, gaming cage workers may need training in specific gaming regulations and procedures.
AdvancementFinancial clerks can advance to related occupations in finance. For example, a loan interviewer or clerk can become a loan officer, and a brokerage clerk can become a securities, commodities, or financial services sales agent, after obtaining the required education and license.
Important QualitiesCommunication skills. Financial clerks should have good communication skills so that they can explain policies and procedures to colleagues and customers.
Math skills. The job duties of financial clerks, including calculating charges and checking credit scores, require basic math skills.
Organizational skills. Strong organizational skills are important for financial clerks because they must be able to find files quickly and efficiently.
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Top Careers Before Funding Specialist
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Gender
Female
61.4%Male
36.8%Unknown
1.8%Ethnicity
White
79.6%Hispanic or Latino
10.4%Asian
7.6%Unknown
1.7%Black or African American
0.6%Languages Spoken
Spanish
63.6%French
9.1%Mandarin
6.1%Portuguese
3.0%Chinese
3.0%Vietnamese
3.0%Hindi
3.0%Tagalog
3.0%Cantonese
3.0%Arabic
3.0%Funding Specialist
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Schools
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
14.9%University of Phoenix
13.2%University of Texas at Arlington
6.1%Liberty University
5.3%Kaplan University
5.3%University of Washington
4.4%Strayer University
4.4%Greenville Technical College
4.4%Cardinal Stritch University
3.5%University of North Texas
3.5%Ashford University
3.5%Southeastern Louisiana University
3.5%Florida State College at Jacksonville
3.5%Ohio State University
3.5%Georgia State University
3.5%University of Southern Mississippi
3.5%American InterContinental University
3.5%Grand Valley State University
3.5%Marquette University
3.5%Montclair State University
3.5%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
42.6%Other
24.5%Masters
14.8%Associate
11.6%Certificate
4.4%Doctorate
0.8%License
0.7%Diploma
0.6%Funding Specialist
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