Percent Employed
100%
Employed
Northwood Tech 2019-2020 Graduate Follow-Up Survey
Employed in Related Field
46%
Employed in a Related Field
2019-2020 Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Program Snapshot Report (this statewide data may or may not include Northwood Tech graduates’ responses)
$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.

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:
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Accounts Receivable Clerk
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Accounts Payable Clerk
Related Program
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.
Potential careers available with further education include:
- Accounting Manager
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Budget Analyst
- Cost Accountant
- Payroll Accountant
- Tax Accountant
Hear From Graduates
"Northwood Tech's Accounting program offers classes that are applicable to the real world and are taught by helpful and knowledgeable instructors."