Credit Authorizers - 43-4041.01

O*NET-SOC Description

Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts.

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Credit Authorizer

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
  • File sales slips in customers' ledgers for billing purposes.
  • Keep records of customers' charges and payments.
  • Mail charge statements to customers.
  • Prepare credit cards or charge account plates.
  • Receive charge slips or credit applications by mail, or receive information from salespeople or merchants by telephone.

Detailed Work Activities

  • approve or deny credit applications
  • authorize credit charges
  • compute financial data
  • fill out business or government forms
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • maintain telephone logs
  • obtain information from individuals
  • operate business machines
  • prepare billing statements
  • prepare records of customer charges
  • provide customer service
  • review credit applications
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use knowledge of written communication in sales work
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • verify bank or financial transactions