Bank clerks process banking and other financial information.

NOC Code: 1434

Job Duties

Bank clerks process banking and other financial information. You may work for banks and credit companies, investment companies or other financial institutions.

Generally, bank clerks:

• Keep records of deposits, withdrawals, loan and mortgage payments, cheques and securities sales.
• Process loan and mortgage applications and payments, retirement savings plan applications and contributions, term deposits, drafts and money orders.
• Check and balance automatic teller machine (ATM) transactions and ledger entries, calculate service charges and interest payments and tell customers about discrepancies.
• Answer customer inquiries and provide information on banking products, policies and services.
• Sell drafts, money orders, travellers’ cheques and foreign currency; rent safety deposit boxes; and open and close savings, chequing and other accounts.

Source: HRDSC

Job Requirements

Education

Experience

Source: HRSDC

Essential Skills

As a bank clerk, you need to:

• Speak, read and write English.
• Understand and follow standard accounting procedures.
• Be very accurate in your work.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, database and email software.
• Use financial software.
• Work well with other people and on your own.

Source: Ontario Skills Passport

Language Skills

You need to communicate in person, on the phone, and in writing with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.

Labour Market Information

Trends

You need to have good computer skills because most banks use computerized financial systems. Most people who have been hired recently have an undergraduate university degree and/or a college diploma.

Prospects

Wages

Source: HRSDC

Retraining

Educational Programs

These links will give you a list of related educational programs or where you can search for them. There may be other schools that have similar programs, such as private career colleges. You may be able to get advanced standing.

• Related programs at Ontario colleges
• Search for related programs at Canadian universities

Bridging Programs

Here is a list of some bridging programs. These programs can help you assess your education and skills, get practical training or improve your language skills so that you can work in your field.

• International Accounting and Finance Professionals (IAFP) Program - Ryerson University
• Bridge to Accreditation: Accounting - Professions North/Nord
• See more bridging programs for accountants

Language Training

Here is a list of some language training programs, such as Occupation-Specific Language Training (OSLT).

• Workplace Communication Skills for Business
• Bridge Training Programs in Financial Services

Work Experience Programs

Many college programs and bridging programs in this field include co-operative (co-op) work experience.

Voluntary Membership Opportunities

• Canadian Institute of Bookkeeping (CIB)

Helpful Links

• E-Career Maps for Accountants
• Information for Internationally-Trained Accountants and Auditors
• Certified General Accountants of Ontario
• Certified Management Accountants of Ontario
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario
• Canadian Bankers Association (CBA)

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