Payroll Accounting Clerk

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About this Major

As the number of organizations increases and financial regulations remain a focus, the demand for accounting services positions will increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Providing useful, accurate financial information is paramount to any company's success.

In the Payroll Accounting Clerk major, students gain an expert knowledge of accounting and payroll services, as well as advanced knowledge of administrative services and technologies.

Completion of this major includes certification for the student to occupy an accounts payable and accounts receivable position within a company. 

Online classes are available for this major.

Eligible Licensures/Certifications

Microsoft Office Specialist: MS Excel

ODCTE Accounts Payable

ODCTE Payroll Accounting Clerk

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At A Glance

Open To

Adult students

Campus

Reno, Rockwell

Total Hours Required

925

Length

  • Full-time: 8 months of instruction
  • Part-time: 16 months of instruction
  • Online: 14 months of instruction
  • Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

8 a.m. to 10:55 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.

Part-time students enroll in either AM or PM session. Full-time students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

  • Fundamentals of Technology 125 hours
  • Accounting I 150 hours
  • Fundamentals of Admin. Tech I 120 hours
  • Computerized Accounting 120 hours
  • Payroll Accounting 150 hours
  • Administrative Technologies II 125 hours
  • Payroll Clerk Capstone 135 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: MS Excel
  • ODCTE Accounts Payable
  • ODCTE Payroll Accounting Clerk

Tuition & Fees

  • $2,035
  • Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable)

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • Required Textbooks (online only): $461.99
  • Optional Textbooks (online only): $693.86
  • One certification included

Total Estimated Costs for In-State Adult Students

$2,050

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Financial aid available only for on-campus students. Online students add up to $1,155.85 to total cost for required and optional textbooks. Costs are subject to change.

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Licensure / Certifications

  • Microsoft Office Specialist: MS Excel
  • ODCTE Accounts Payable
  • ODCTE Payroll Accounting Clerk

Tuition & Fees

  • $4,070
  • Application Fee: $15 (non-refundable)

Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)

  • Required Textbooks (online only): $461.99
  • Optional Textbooks (online only): $693.86
  • One certification included

Total Estimated Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

$4,085

This career major is available for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Information

Financial aid only available to on-campus students. Online students add up to $1,155.85 to total cost for required and optional textbooks. Costs are subject to change.

Employment & Outcomes

Salary Range

$12 - $16

per hour

Pass Rate

70%

passing

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Certified public accountants' offices, financial services companies, government agencies, oil companies, corporations, small businesses

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