How do they match: Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

  • Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks

  • Customer Service Representative

  • Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.

  • Evaluate customers' computerized credit records and payment histories to decide whether to approve new credit, based on predetermined standards.
  • Interview credit applicants by telephone or in person to obtain personal and financial data needed to complete credit report.
  • Obtain information about potential creditors from banks, credit bureaus, and other credit services, and provide reciprocal information if requested.

  • Compile data or documentation.
  • Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.