The Business & Office Accounting Clerk diploma program is designed to prepare you for a diverse and rewarding career as part of an accounting team. In just 29 weeks, this program will give you everything you need to succeed in a field where the need for qualified personnel continues to grow.

This program provides students with opportunities to acquire and apply the knowledge of business accounting and office skills to meet the demands of today’s business world. You will graduate with all the training and experience needed to find lasting employment in an accounting position. Students will also perfect their skills and increase their proficiency in accounting-related software programs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on the place of employment, Business & Office Accounting clerks can undertake a number of tasks. Some of the duties these duties may include:

Preparing and issuing bills, invoices and other financial statements

Processing, verifying and balancing financial records and business transactions

Entering data in a ledger or computerized system

Compiling budget data and documents and reconciling accounts

Calculating costs of materials, overhead and other expenses

Preparing cheques for payrolls and bills associated with the cost of running the office

Completing and submitting tax remittance forms

Providing financial and accounting reports.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

A Business & Office Accounting Clerk diploma lets employers know that you have the skills required to do your job with confidence and professionalism. Some of the personal attributes that potential employers look for in a Business & Office Accounting Clerk include:

Strong math skills and enjoy working with numbers

Familiarity with relevant accounting and office software programs

Good organizational skills

Dependable and able to meet deadlines

Good communication skills

Ability and desire to work in a team

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A Business & Office Accounting Clerk diploma opens up a lot of career opportunities, including:

Accounting clerk

Accounts payable clerk

Accounts receivable clerk

Audit and billing clerk

Bookkeeper

Budget and costing clerk

Deposit clerk

And many more!