Accounting Assistant Overview
Do you enjoy working with numbers and supporting a team? As an accounting assistant, you will maintain timely and accurate records of daily business transactions. Examples include: accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory management, and other business records. Learn to assist an accountant in preparing important financial statements.
You will learn how to compile and report financial data. Students will gain experience with QuickBooks and spreadsheet applications related to business. You’ll also learn and practice written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Set up and maintain accounting records and systems.
- Analyze financial records.
- Prepare individual and small business tax returns.
- Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.
- Calculate, record, and make required payroll deposits and filings.
Part of a career pathway, the Accounting Assistant technical diploma credits apply toward the Accounting associate degree if you choose to continue your education. Call us at 715-833-6300 to learn more.
Earn credit for prior learning! Do you have previous educational or work experience in the field? You could be eligible to receive credit for prior learning.
Career Opportunities
Assistant Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper
Customer Service Representative
Member Account Representative
Payroll Specialist
Project Manager
Graduate Employers
CCF Bank
City of Stanley
Festival Foods
House Calls of Menomonie
Landmark Conservancy
Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc.
Just the Facts
Accounting Assistant
30 Credit Technical Diploma
Program Length
One Year
Delivery Method
MyChoice
Program Location
Eau Claire
Start Months
August, January
Learn more about the cost of attendance.
Term 1
$ 2,637
Term 2
$ 2,469
Books
$ 479
What are estimated program costs? Estimated Total: $5,585
Program Outcomes
CVTC graduates are ready for the workforce. Each year, we send our graduates the Graduate Follow-Up Survey asking several questions related to employment. Here are the program outcomes and job data.
// Program Scorecard$45K Yearly Salary
Our recent Accounting Assistant graduates reported an average starting salary of $44,563.
60% Employed
60% of our recent Accounting Assistant graduates got a job in the industry.
418 Regional Jobs
There are 418 job openings in the CVTC district for the Accounting Assistant industry.
Transfer
Credits to Other Institutions
Should you choose to continue your education after you leave CVTC, we have agreements in place with several institutions to ensure an easy transfer.
Program Courses
These are a few of the courses you will take in this program. Courses and the recommended sequence change from year to year; once you are enrolled in a program at CVTC you will be given a recommended course sequence that outlines what courses you should take and the order in which to take them.
You may search for available courses. If you are ever unsure of what courses to take, talk to your academic advisor. If you are looking for course information for previous years, check out our past catalogs.
Here are a few of the courses you can take in the Accounting Assistant program.
Sample Courses
Accounting Spreadsheets
Students will utilize a variety of financial analysis, and database functions, as they create, format, and modify worksheets using Microsoft Office.
Payroll Accounting
Students will make the necessary payroll calculations and record keeping, including social security taxes, income tax withholdings, and other deductions. They will also maintain employee earnings records, record journal entries and generate payroll reports.
Intro to QuickBooks
Build an entire service company in QuickBooks from start to finish. Create invoices, pay bills, and manage inventory. You will reconcile bank accounts and generate numerous reports and financial statements. Finally, you will import and export data and explore add-on apps for QuickBooks.
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Earn Credentials Along the Way
Career Pathways What is a career pathway?
Career Pathways are a clear, manageable way to access education that provides employer-recognized, stackable credentials tied to specific jobs, education, and career progression. Career Pathways are beneficial to high school students and teachers, parents, adult students, and employers.
Technical Diplomas
Associate Degree
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I had a great experience coming to CVTC as a student. I have met wonderful instructors and staff members that changed my life and influenced me into becoming who I am today. I have to say that it is pretty awesome to be a student at CVTC and now I'm a staff member.
Accounting Assistant Graduate
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