Accounting and Payroll Administrator

Program Type:
Diploma

Completion:
Less than 1 year

Skills:
Bookkeeping, Finance, MS Office, Payroll, Compliance, Quickbooks, Keyboarding, Windows OS

Program Information


Admission Requirements

- Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Successful completion (at least 75%] of an entry test to determine general readiness for learning

An interview with an admissions officer to determine the apparent appropriateness of training related to the potential student’s needs and aptitudes.

Program Highlights

Anyone planning to enter the Accounting or Payroll field must have good computer skills and be familiar with computerized accounting and automated payroll systems. This program provides graduates with the necessary skills to maintain complete sets of books, keep records of accounts, verify the procedures used for recording financial transactions, and provide personal bookkeeping services.

It also provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge required to perform payroll administrative responsibilities in the payroll department. The student will write CPA’s exams to acquire the Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification. In addition to accounting and payroll expertise, students gain basic skills and experience in business correspondence, office procedures, performing a job search, and being successful in today’s workplace environment.

Careers Opportunities

Careers in computerized accounting are in continuous high demand. Excellent opportunities exist for skilled persons in a variety of accounting related positions, including the role of accounting bookkeeper, across the public and private sectors.

Payroll administrators are employed by payroll administration companies and by other establishments throughout the private and public sectors.

Careers that correspond with the skills learned in this program include:

  • Accounting Clerk
  • Accounts Assistant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Pay and Benefits Administrator
  • Payroll Clerk
  • Pay and Benefits Clerk
  • Salary Administration Officer

What Our Graduates Say

I have a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Moldova and I decided to continue my studies in Toronto. I chose to take the Computerized Accounting program at Academy of Learning College. After I finished the program AOLC’s staff helped me gain experience and placed me at a Realtor company. I am currently working as the Office Administrator for the company. Thank you Academy of Learning College!

Kate S.

Payroll Administrator was the perfect program for me, I needed just an upgrade being a newcomer. It helped me get into the job market so fast!

S.V.

Academy of Learning College gave me all of the support and guidance to be able to land a permanent job. I now have a stable and secure job! I finished the Accounting Program through Academy of Learning College and I can now say I am succeeding in my professional life!

Payal P.