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New Accounts Clerks
Description
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
Common Tasks
- Process loan applications.
- Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.
- Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.
- Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.
- Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $22.03 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $15.24 and $33.56 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $45,825.59 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $31,682.90 and $69,792.42 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 350 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 25.7% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing the total number to 260.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $20.00 with the median annual salary reaching $43,318.
