Accounting Clerk, Entry-Level, Career Pathway Certificate of Completion
The Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Entry-Level Accounting Clerk provides students with a basic understanding of accounting principles and procedures, computers and accounting software. Upon completion of this certificate, a student will be able to successfully complete on-the-job training for business positions requiring basic accounting clerk responsibilities such as journalizing, posting, assisting with taxes, audit, and other accounting procedures, preparing reports, communicating results and general office responsibilities.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 14 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Career Pathway Certificate of Completion: Accounting Clerk Entry-Level is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Analyze and record transactions including general accounting transactions and payroll accounting.
- Prepare financial reports using select small business computerized accounting software and spreadsheet programs.
- Communicate effectively in a professional accounting workplace environment.