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Repetitive
$43,540
Average Salary
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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Average Length of Employment
Top Careers Before Health Insurance Specialist
Top Careers After Health Insurance Specialist
Gender
Female
69.9%Male
27.2%Unknown
2.8%Ethnicity
White
77.9%Hispanic or Latino
13.4%Asian
5.7%Unknown
2.3%Black or African American
0.7%Languages Spoken
Spanish
54.2%French
8.3%Russian
8.3%Portuguese
4.2%Chinese
4.2%German
4.2%Lithuanian
4.2%Carrier
4.2%Mandarin
4.2%Polish
4.2%Health Insurance Specialist
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Schools
University of Phoenix
18.3%University of Baltimore
8.3%Johns Hopkins University
6.7%Towson University
6.7%University of Maryland - University College
5.0%Morgan State University
5.0%Drexel University
5.0%University of Maryland - Baltimore
5.0%Community College of Philadelphia
3.3%University of Massachusetts - Boston
3.3%University of Pennsylvania
3.3%Bowie State University
3.3%Georgia Southern University
3.3%Temple University
3.3%Emory University
3.3%University of Massachusetts Amherst
3.3%Northeastern Illinois University
3.3%American University
3.3%University of Central Florida
3.3%Kaplan University
3.3%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
34.2%Masters
21.8%Other
21.5%Associate
8.9%Doctorate
5.4%Certificate
4.1%Diploma
2.8%License
1.3%Health Insurance Specialist
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Division of Error Rate Measurement
Electronic Billing Services
Conseco/CNO Financial/Bankers Life and Casualty Company
U.S Department of Health and Human Services
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