Accounting Clerk - Spokane Community College

Accounting Clerk from Spokane Community College is a Campus Certificate Bookkeeping degree that prepares you for a Accounting career. Program Description As a paraprofessional in the accounting field, the accounting assistant analyzes and interprets the essential information about the operations of a business and contributes vitally to important policies and decisions. Students will receive an Accounting Clerk Certificate after completing the first three quarters of the AAS degree. All students graduating from this program must have a minimum grade of 2.0 in each of the accounting, economics and general business required courses. Students must also have a 2.0 cumulative minimum grade point average in all required courses in this program. Program Goals Analyze financial data and prepare statistical comparisons for use in the budgeting process. Assist in determination of inventory order quantities, cash requirements, capital investment decisions, and break-even analysis. Use various types of office machines. Post and/or supervise the posting of accounts receivable and payable. Help maintain data processing applications of routine accounting systems. Have a basic comprehension of business operations, a knowledge of business vocabulary, and an understanding of economic systems. Prepare monthly, quarterly or annual business and payroll tax reports. Process payroll related transactions. Career Opportunities The potential for advancement for accountants is limited only by training, ability, and effort. Many accountants move into positions in management because they understand the operations of all phases of business. Salary prospects for truly competent accountants are excellent. View more details on Spokane Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Bookkeeping courses.