Career Profile
New Accounts Clerks
New Accounts Clerks interview, educate, and assist persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions
General Information
Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.
Important Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
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New Accounts Clerks
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 11 openings per year are projected for New Accounts Clerks.
Employment Change
Employment for New Accounts Clerks is forecasted to increase slower than the regional average by 5.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $19.32/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.24, while experienced workers are paid $20.96. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 86 New Accounts Clerks in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 90.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing New Accounts Clerks are Depository Credit Intermediation, Activities Related to Credit Intermediation, and Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for New Accounts Clerks include Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and Administrative.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for New Accounts Clerks is HS diploma or less. 13% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.