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How a new accounts clerk can use AI, task by task

O*NET 43-4141.00: New Accounts ClerksMedian pay $47,670/year (BLS, May 2025)15 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

Interview persons desiring to open accounts in financial institutions. Explain account services available to prospective customers and assist them in preparing applications.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Banking Services Representative, Customer Service Specialist, Financial Service Representative, Financial Services Representative, Member Service Representative, New Accounts Clerk, New Accounts Representative, Personal Banker, Relationship Banker, Universal Banker.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 12%AI-assist 60%Stays human 28%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 2 AI-ready, 9 AI-assist and 4 human-led tasks out of 15. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

  1. Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.Hands-on work · Several times a day
  2. Perform teller duties as required.Hands-on work · Several times a day
  3. Issue initial and replacement safe-deposit keys to customers, and admit customers to vaults.Hands-on work · Weekly

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 2

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.

Daily

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 87% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to compile information about new accounts, enter account information into computers, and file related forms or other documents.

Context: We use Microsoft Dynamics GP and DCI iCore.
Purpose: [case, vote count, report, file]
Materials: [paste or list]

Organize into a structured summary with sources and missing items. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Compile documentation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you compile information about new accounts (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Purpose] and [Materials] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use the structure for the next file. Recompute every total yourself.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Compile data or documentation.. Also involves: Enter information into databases or software programs.; Type documents..

Schedule repairs for locks on safe-deposit boxes.

A few times a year

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

Show prompt & steps

Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to schedule repairs for locks on safe-deposit boxes.

Context: We use Microsoft Dynamics GP and DCI iCore.
Services: [types, durations]
Availability: [staff hours]

Design an appointment template with buffers and confirmation messages. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Appointment book template

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you schedule repairs.
Step 2Fill in [Services] and [Availability] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Set it up in your booking tool.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.2/5 · O*NET work activity: Schedule appointments..

AI can help you prep these 9

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.

Daily

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to inform customers of procedures for applying for services, such as ATM cards, direct deposit of checks, and certificates of deposit.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Rules or regulations: [paste]
Who needs to understand: [customers, employers, individuals]

Write a plain-language version, examples and common questions. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Explain the rules

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inform customers of procedures (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Rules or regulations] and [Who needs to understand] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it doesn't change the meaning of the rules.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures..

Answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.

Several times a day

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 28% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to answer customers' questions and explain available services, such as deposit accounts, bonds, and securities.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Services or products: [what customers ask about]
Policies and facts: [hours, prices, rules]

Write short, friendly answers to common questions and how to handle what you don't know. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Customer information script

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you answer customers' questions. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Services or products] and [Policies and facts] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss goods or services information with customers or patrons..

Refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.

Daily

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to refer customers to appropriate bank personnel to meet their financial needs.

Context: We use IPS-Sendero Relationship Profitability Manager Catalyst and Financial needs analysis software; the work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Requests I get: [types]
Who handles what: [departments, specialists]

Write a quick referral map and polite handoff wording. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Referral guide

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you refer customers (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Requests I get] and [Who handles what] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Confirm the referral list with each department.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Refer customers to appropriate personnel..

Interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.

Daily

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to interview customers to obtain information needed for opening accounts or renting safe-deposit boxes.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Who I'm interviewing: [vendor, employee, customer, applicant]
Goal: [what I need to learn or decide]

Write 8 open questions in order, follow-ups, and a scoring or notes template. Order the questions sensibly, add follow-ups for vague answers, and give me a note-taking template.

10-minute exercise: Interview guide

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you interview customers (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Who I'm interviewing] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Use the guide and note which questions worked best.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Interview employees, customers, or others to collect information..

Investigate and correct errors upon customers' request, according to customer and bank records.

Weekly

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to investigate and correct errors upon customers' request, according to customer and bank records.

Context: We use IPS-Sendero Relationship Profitability Manager Catalyst; the work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Complaints I get: [list typical ones]
What I can offer: [fixes, policies]

Write responses that acknowledge, explain and resolve. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Complaint responses

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you investigate and correct errors upon customers' request (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Complaints I get] and [What I can offer] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Make sure every offer is within your authority.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Respond to customer problems or complaints..

Execute wire transfers of funds.

Weekly

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to execute wire transfers of funds.

Context: We use Microsoft Dynamics GP and DCI iCore.
Transaction: [sale, lease, purchase]
Details: [describe]

Organize steps and documents. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Transaction processing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you execute wire transfers of funds (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Transaction] and [Details] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both. Recompute every total yourself.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Execute sales or other financial transactions..

Obtain credit records from reporting agencies.

Weekly

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to obtain credit records from reporting agencies.

Context: We use Financial needs analysis software and Fiserv financial services software; the work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Purpose: [account, credit, collection, service]
Information required: [list]

List what to collect, allowed sources, legal and privacy rules to follow, and a checklist. Remind me what I must not ask or do.

10-minute exercise: Collect applicant information properly

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you obtain credit records (this week).
Step 2Fill in [Purpose] and [Information required] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check the rules against your compliance policy.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.4/5 · O*NET work activity: Obtain personal or financial information about customers or applicants..

Process loan applications.

Daily

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to process loan applications.

Context: We use Microsoft Dynamics GP and DCI iCore.
Transaction: [sale, lease, purchase]
Details: [describe]

Organize steps and documents. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Transaction processing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you process loan applications (today).
Step 2Fill in [Transaction] and [Details] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both. Recompute every total yourself.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.6/5 · O*NET work activity: Execute sales or other financial transactions..

Perform foreign currency transactions and sell traveler's checks.

A few times a year

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to perform foreign currency transactions and sell traveler's checks.

Context: We use IPS-Sendero Relationship Profitability Manager Catalyst; the work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
What I'm selling: [products, services, memberships]
Customer: [type, needs]

Prepare a pitch, questions and honest answers to objections. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Sales conversation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform foreign currency transactions.
Step 2Fill in [What I'm selling] and [Customer] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 2.8/5 · O*NET work activity: Sell products or services.. Also involves: Execute sales or other financial transactions..

These stay human 4

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Contact with others: constant contact with others · Face-to-face discussions: every day · Dealing with the public: very important · Frequency of decisions: once a week or more but not every day

Collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts, using computers.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Payments: [fees, deposits]
Rules: [receipts, cash handling]

List collection and deposit steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Collecting payments

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collect and record customer deposits and fees and issue receipts. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Payments] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collect deposits, payments or fees..

Perform teller duties as required.

Several times a day

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to perform teller duties as required.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Transactions: [refunds, credits, coupons]
Rules: [policy]

List steps and checks. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Refunds and vouchers

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform teller duties.
Step 2Fill in [Transactions] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Issue money, credit, or vouchers.. Also involves: Execute sales or other financial transactions..

Issue initial and replacement safe-deposit keys to customers, and admit customers to vaults.

Weekly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to issue initial and replacement safe-deposit keys to customers, and admit customers to vaults.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Materials: [newsletters, timecards]
Recipients: [describe]

Plan distribution. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Distributing materials

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you issue initial and replacement safe-deposit keys (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Materials] and [Recipients] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Distribute materials to employees or customers..

Duplicate records for distribution to branch offices.

Monthly

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a new accounts clerk. Part of my job is to duplicate records for distribution to branch offices.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, administrative and customer and personal service.
Machines: [billing, mailing, copying]
Job: [describe]

List setup, run and check steps. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Office machine routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you duplicate records for distribution to branch offices.
Step 2Fill in [Machines] and [Job] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Run a test batch before the full job.

Importance 2.7/5 · O*NET work activity: Operate office equipment..

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Your next moves

Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Monitoringimportance 3.1/5
    Used in: Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Judgment and Decision Makingimportance 3.0/5
    Used in: Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Complex Problem Solvingimportance 2.8/5
    Used in: Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  • Time Managementimportance 2.9/5
    Used in: Performing Administrative Activities

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Active Listeningimportance 4.0/5
    Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.5/5
    Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Speakingimportance 4.0/5
    Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Social Perceptivenessimportance 3.2/5
    Used in: Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Where you could move

Related jobs from O*NET with the closest skill profile, favouring ones where more of the work stays human. No step down in preparation.

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  • Loan Officers9% human-led · Needs more preparation · $76,690/yr · usually bachelor's degreeSkills to build: Judgment and Decision Making, Writing, Time Management
  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks15% human-led · Same preparation · $50,670/yr · usually high school diplomaYour skills already line up
  • Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants12% human-led · Same preparation · $55,570/yr · usually associate's degreeSkills to build: Writing, Time Management

Getting into this job

High school diploma is most common (46% of workers)

  • High school or less 46%
  • Certificate or some college 44%
  • Associate's 11%
  • On-the-job training: 3–6 months
  • Related experience: 6–12 months

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

Software in this job

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