Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Get trained in as few as three months to become an entry-level bookkeeper, accounting clerk or payroll specialist. This program will prepare you for the Intuit QuickBooks* certification as well as the National Bookkeeper Association's Bookkeeper Certification*, and demonstrates to prospective employers that you have the essential computer and manual skills to help handle daily transactions and keep the office finances flowing. Earning more than $17 an hour on average, accounting and payroll specialists can work in any industry. To earn this certificate, students must successfully complete the courses in the following order within a two-year period. *Additional Testing required for certifications.
| Course Name | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Take all of the following | ||
| Excel, Introduction | $299 | 12 |
| Excel, Intermediate | $299 | 12 |
| Outlook, Introduction | $299 | 12 |
| Or take all of the following | ||
| Accounting Essentials | $699 | 66 |
| Payroll Preparation Essentials | $199 | 6 |
| Business Math | $199 | 8 |
| QuickBooks | $499 | 18 |
| Organizing Computer Files | $199 | 6 |
| Excel, Advanced | $299 | 12 |
See current class schedule for all program classes
The cost of books and materials may not be included in this estimate. Check the 'Materials list' hyper link on the class search results page for details on each course.