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Receive and pay out money. Keep records of money and negotiable instruments involved in a financial institution's various transactions.

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28 tasks19 core, 9 supplemental
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Office & Administrative SupportOne of its 55 occupations
Code
43-3071.00SOC 2018: 43-3071

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  1. Task 1. Balance currency, coin, and checks in cash drawers at ends of shifts and calculate daily transactions, using computers, calculators, or adding machines.Core taskTask 2549Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Receive checks and cash for deposit, verify amounts, and check accuracy of deposit slips.Core taskTask 2551Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Monitor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.Core taskTask 2563Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Cash checks and pay out money after verifying that signatures are correct, that written and numerical amounts agree, and that accounts have sufficient funds.Core taskTask 2550Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Count currency, coins, and checks received, by hand or using currency-counting machine, to prepare them for deposit or shipment to branch banks or the Federal Reserve Bank.Core taskTask 2554Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Enter customers' transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.Core taskTask 2553Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Examine checks for endorsements and to verify other information, such as dates, bank names, identification of the persons receiving payments, and the legality of the documents.Core taskTask 2552Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Resolve problems or discrepancies concerning customers' accounts.Core taskTask 2560Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Prepare and verify cashier's checks.Core taskTask 2556Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Process transactions, such as term deposits, retirement savings plan contributions, automated teller transactions, night deposits, and mail deposits.Core taskTask 2558Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Answer telephones and assist customers with their questions.Core taskTask 21076Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Identify transaction mistakes when debits and credits do not balance.Core taskTask 2555Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Carry out special services for customers, such as ordering bank cards and checks.Core taskTask 2569Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Sort and file deposit slips and checks.Core taskTask 2565Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Receive and count daily inventories of cash, drafts, and travelers' checks.Core taskTask 2566Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs.Core taskTask 2564Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Arrange monies received in cash boxes and coin dispensers according to denomination.Core taskTask 2557Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Receive mortgage, loan, or public utility bill payments, verifying payment dates and amounts due.Core taskTask 2559Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Explain, promote, or sell products or services, such as travelers' checks, savings bonds, money orders, and cashier's checks, using computerized information about customers to tailor recommendations.Core taskTask 2561Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Count, verify, and post armored car deposits.Supplemental taskTask 2568Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Obtain and process information required for the provision of services, such as opening accounts, savings plans, and purchasing bonds.Supplemental taskTask 2571Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Perform clerical tasks, such as typing, filing, and microfilm photography.Supplemental taskTask 2562Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Compute financial fees, interest, and service charges.Supplemental taskTask 2570Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Compose, type, and mail customer statements and other correspondence related to issues such as discrepancies and outstanding unpaid items.Supplemental taskTask 2572Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Process and maintain records of customer loans.Supplemental taskTask 2567Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Quote unit exchange rates, following daily international rate sheets or computer displays.Supplemental taskTask 2575Rated by 76 people who do the job, August 2018
  27. Task 27. Issue checks to bond owners in settlement of transactions.Supplemental taskTask 2573Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018
  28. Task 28. Inform customers about foreign currency regulations and compute transaction fees for currency exchanges.Supplemental taskTask 2574Rated by 75 people who do the job, August 2018

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