Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus. Check with an advisor for Thomson and Burke options.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Two Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
17 |
Program Description: The Payroll Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics, and basic computer use. Students will: compile and post employee time and payroll data; compute and post wages and deductions; prepare paychecks; and learn the procedures required to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
Employment Opportunities: Favorable job opportunities are expected through 2018, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job openings will arise each year as experienced payroll and timekeeping clerks transition to other occupations. Employment in large organizations is projected to remain popular for specialized accounting clerks. As organizations computerize their financial records, clerks need to be able to use specialized accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
ACCT 1105, ACCT 1115, ACCT 1130: Online
Note: See Advisor for course availability.
Augusta, Fall and Spring Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Payroll Accounting Specialist
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Blended/Online Program
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2