Accounting Assistant Career Outlook

2019-2020 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Program Snapshot Report (this statewide data may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates’ responses)

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$23,918 - $80,000

Range of Yearly Salary

2019-2020 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Program Snapshot Report (this statewide data may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates’ responses)

Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

Accounting Clerk

Accounting clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy.

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Payroll Clerk

Payroll clerks process employees' paychecks by collecting payroll data and timesheets. They also update and maintain employee payroll records, prepare reports, and answer employee payroll questions.

Additional opportunities include:

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk

Related Program

Tax Preparer Assistant

Transfer Opportunities

After you complete your Accounting Assistant technical diploma, you can continue your education to obtain the Accounting associate degree and transfer your credits to another college to earn your bachelor's degree. Northwood Tech has articulation agreements with a variety of four-year universities.