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Finance and Accounting - Credit and Collections
Industry: Manufacturing
Area: Administration and Support
Credit and Collections Clerk Collect and check information of credit applicants by telephone or from form letters. Compile information into reports used by superior in evaluating potential risks involved in extending credit. Maintain records on continuing credit standing of current customers. Compute credit limits of current and prospective customers following specific instructions. Perform some preliminary collection work on overdue accounts.
Work Settings
Office setting. The average workweek is 40 hours. While many manufacturers operate 24 hours/day, this position usually works during first shift.
Education
Associate's degree or 1-2 years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers
Job Outlook
See US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm) for latest information
Salary
Average weekly earnings in CNY in 2005 were $633.76.