Accounting and Payroll Specialist

This program is designed to provide training for entry-level accounting and/or payroll specialist positions. The successful completion of this program will give graduates exposure to basic accounting principles, modern accounting software like Quickbooks, and other essential knowledge and skills.

Students can earn their certificate in as little as 3-4 months but must complete their coursework within a two-year period. Courses can be taken on campus or online. 

What is it like to work as an Accounting and/or Payroll Specialist?

An Accounting/Payroll Specialist handles the daily transactions of a business or organization including sales, payment of bills, and use of inventory. They may deal with all types of financial accounts and records within an organization. 

Titles and responsibilities vary based on the organization’s needs and the size of its accounting department. An entry-level accounting and payroll professional might have a job title like Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk, Accounting Assistant, or Payroll Coordinator. 

Strong organization, a head for numbers, and accuracy are important skills for this profession. Accounting and payroll professionals may handle a range of responsibilities such as:

• Maintaining budgets and financial records
• Checking financial reports for accuracy
• Sending and paying invoices on time
• Processing payroll deposits
• Preparing tax documents

Accounting and Payroll Specialists generally work in an office setting, but they can find employment in almost any industry because every business needs to manage financial records as well as pay its employees. At the entry level or in a small organization, bookkeeping responsibilities may be combined with general administrative duties. 

About the Program

What will my courses be like?

Courses in this program will you teach you the payroll and bookkeeping basics you need to keep office finances flowing.

As a student, you'll train with Quickbooks and Excel, as well as learning other essential skills, such as Outlook and computer file management.

Coursework includes:

• Business math
• Accounting essentials
• Payroll essentials
• Excel classes
• Quickbooks

What happens after I complete the program? 

After completing the certificate program, you will be prepared to pursue an Intuit Quickbooks certification or take the National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers exam.

You’ll also have the skills you need to seek an entry-level accounting or payroll job. Among other possible job titles, you can work as a Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, or Payroll Assistant.

Why choose MTC?

At MTC, we're serious about helping you jumpstart your career. We’ve developed QuickJobs programs like our Accounting and Payroll Specialist certificate course to provide intensive and complete job training for careers that will be in high demand over the next decade. 

Online classes, in addition to daytime and evening class offerings at locations throughout the Midlands, make it convenient for you to learn accounting essentials on a schedule that’s right for you. 

Don't forget that tuition assistance, including scholarships and loans, may be available for this program.

Requirements

Online courses require basic computer skills.