Accounting Assistant Career Outlook

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Percent Employed

40%

Employed

Northwood Tech 2020-2021 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

Employed in Related Field

100%

Employed in a Related Field

Northwood Tech 2020-2021 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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$21,838 - $90,000

Range of Yearly Salary

2020-2021 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
Bookkeeper

Related Program

Tax Preparer Assistant

Transfer Opportunities

After you complete the Accounting Assistant technical diploma, continue your education at Northwood Tech to earn the Accounting associate degree or at a university to earn your bachelor’s degree. Northwood Tech has articulation agreements in Accounting with a variety of four-year universities.