Program Description
The Accounting Assistant program prepares students for occupational opportunities in the field of bookkeeping including payroll clerk, accounts receivable clerk, accounts payable clerk, and full-charge bookkeeper. Bookkeeping and related fields involve the day-to-day analyzing and recording of business transactions, preparing payroll, preparing financial reports, filing state and federal forms, and analysis and decision making.
Students will complete general education, general business, and accounting specific courses that will lead to an intermediate technical certificate, an advanced technical certificate, or an associate of applied science degree. Emphasis is placed on manual and computerized accounting applications, current business taxes, credit, collection, and payroll. During the final semester of the A.A.S. degree, students will participate in an accounting internship which is the capstone course for this program. The internship will include tips on job hunting, 135 hours of an off-campus internship, resume writing, interviewing skills, and occupational relations.
Note: To meet industry recommendations keyboarding skills need to be at least 35 wpm with 95% accuracy. Keyboarding skill will be assessed in the CAOT-120 course.
| Quick Facts: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | |
|---|---|
| 2021 Median Pay | $45,560 per year $21.90 per hour |
| Typical Entry-Level Education | Some college, no degree |
| Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
| On-the-job Training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Number of Jobs, 2021 | 1,707,800 |
| Job Outlook, 2021-31 | --5% (Decline) |
| Employment Change, 2021-31 | -77,200 |
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