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Credit Authorizer What They Do

Authorizes credit charges against customers' accounts.

This career is part of the Finance cluster Banking Services pathway.

Keeps records of customers' charges and payments.
Evaluates customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
Files sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
Receives charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receives information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.
Mails charge statements to customers.
Prepares credit cards or charge account plates.

People who do this job report that:

You would sit most of the time. There's some walking and standing. You may have to lift and carry things like books, papers or tools weighing 10 lbs. or less.
Lighting is either extremely bright or inadequate
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Work in this occupation involves making repetitive motions more than one-third of the time
Work in this occupation involves sitting more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

Credit Analyst -- Analyzes current credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money.
Credit Administrator --