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Financial clerks

  • Bill and Account Collectors
    • About 1 in 5 collectors works for collection agencies; others work in banks, retail stores, government, physicians' offices, hospitals, and other institutions that lend money and extend credit.
    • Most jobs in this occupation require only a high school diploma, though many employers prefer workers with some postsecondary training.
    • Faster-than-average employment growth is expected as companies focus more efforts on collecting unpaid debts.
  • Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators
    • The health care industry employs 1 out of 3 workers.
    • Most jobs in this occupation require only a high school diploma; however, many employers prefer to hire workers who have completed some college courses or a degree.
    • Slower-than-average employment growth is expected as increased automation of billing services reduces the need for billing clerks.
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
    • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks held more than 2 million jobs in 2004 and are employed in every industry.
    • Employment is projected to grow more slowly than average as the spread of office automation lifts worker productivity.
    • The large size of this occupation ensures plentiful job openings, including many opportunities for temporary and part-time work; those who can carry out a wider range of bookkeeping and accounting activities will be in greater demand than specialized clerks.
  • Gaming Cage Workers
    • Job opportunities are available nationwide and are no longer limited to Nevada and New Jersey.
    • Most employers prefer applicants who have at least a high school diploma as well as experience in handling money or previous casino employment.
    • Workers need a license issued by a regulatory agency, such as a State casino control board or commission; licensure requires proof of residency in the State in which gaming workers are employed and a background investigation.
  • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks
    • Payroll and timekeeping clerks are found in every industry.
    • Most employers prefer applicants with a high school diploma; computer skills are very desirable.
    • Those who have completed a certification program, indicating that they can handle more complex payroll issues, will have an advantage in the job market.
  • Procurement Clerks
    • About 3 in 10 procurement clerks work for Federal, State, and local governments.
    • Most employers prefer applicants who have a high school diploma and who are computer-literate.
    • Overall employment is expected to decline through 2014 as a result of increasing automation.
  • Tellers
    • Most jobs require only a high school diploma; tellers should enjoy public contact, must feel comfortable handling large amounts of money, and should be discreet and trustworthy.
    • About 3 out of 10 tellers work part time.
    • Most job openings will arise from replacement needs because turnover is high.
    • Although the job outlook for tellers has improved recently, employment is projected to grow more slowly than average.
  • Financial, Information, and Record Clerks, all other

Fatalities

2004 Fatal occupational injuries by occupation and event or exposure

OccupationFatalities: Event or exposure
TotalTran.Viol.Cont.FallsExpo.Fires
Financial clerks 8 3 4----

source: Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities Program; about this section

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