Accounting Assistant Career Outlook

Percent Employed

86%

Employed

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey 

Employed in Related Field

50%

Employed in a Related Field

 

Northwood Tech 2021-2022 Graduate Follow-Up Survey

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$39,634

Average Yearly Salary

2022-2025 Lightcast data based on 
Northwood Tech's 11-County District

 


Careers

Typical positions available after graduation include:

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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

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.

Potential careers available with further education include:

  • 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." 

Elizabeth W., Accounting Assistant graduate

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Rice Lake Admissions Contact

Nicole Messicci

Admissions Advisor

715.788.7144

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Ashland Admissions Contact

Jennifer Bednarik

Admissions Advisor

715.685.3039

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Jodi Saliny

Admissions Advisor

715.752.8119

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Superior Admissions Contact

Anna Kalin

Admissions Advisor

715.319.7331

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