Accounting Technology
Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.
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Jobs available locally 11,109 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $29,897 – $69,199 |
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
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Jobs available locally 5,909 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $52,180 – $158,974 |
Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.
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Jobs available locally 9,120 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $48,248 – $143,199 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Certificates, Online
Program Type:
Face-to-Face, Fully Online
Department:
Business and Entrepreneurship
Institute:
Business & Entrepreneurship
College:
SAC
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What is the Accounting Technology program?The accounting technology program offers a degree and certificate program as pathways to entry- and mid-level accounting or bookkeeping positions, helping you prepare for a career in business, government or public accounting. What will I learn?You’ll learn basic accounting, spreadsheet development, and bookkeeping for business, including sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. You will be able to perform accounting functions both manually and on the computer while gaining experience with accounting, spreadsheet and industry-standard database software such as QuickBooks. You’ll develop computer skills, communication skills and the professionalism you need to succeed. |
What can I do with this course of study?With this program, you can pursue employment as an accounting technician, a junior accountant, a bookkeeper, accounting clerk, accounts receivable clerk or accounts payable clerk, payroll specialist or tax preparer. You can also transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting. What's special about our program?This program helps you develop marketable, in-demand skills quickly by earning certificates in specific accounting technology topics. Some certificates are available fully online, and all serve as the foundation for your associate in applied science degree in Accounting Technology. |
- Accounting Technology, Associate of Applied Science
- Accounting Technician, Level I Certificate♦
- Accounting Computer Applications, Occupational Skills Award
- Quickbooks, Occupational Skills Certificate
- Payroll Specialist, Certificate Level 1
- Tax Preparer Specialist, Occupational Skills Certificate
- Tax Specialist Enrolled Agent, Enhanced Skills Certificate
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