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Business Technology

What does an entry level accountant do?

A career as an entry level accountant can be challenging and rewarding. 

Accountants perform foundational financial tasks such as bookkeeping, recording journal entries, bank reconciliations, processing accounts payable/recievable, and assisting with monthly or annual closing processes. They often work under senior accountants to maintain accurate financial records and prepare basic financial statements.

Our program prepares you for an entry-level accounting or payroll clerk position, and can lead to more specialized office career training offered at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Tech.

Career ForecastÌýGrowing Outlook.Average SalaryÌý$39,424 - $63,355online

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Our Business Technology program prepares students to obtain employment as an entry level accounting/payroll clerk. Instruction includes introduction to accounting, payroll accounting, QuickBooks Desktop, basic business and office management skills. Professional standards and ethics in business are stressed as well as extensive training in Microsoft Office applications. Written and oral communication skills, including grammar, are emphasized as well as workplace skills. This program will offer students preparation to test for the industry-recognized credentials listed below.

Please note this program is only offered online.

CERTIFICATIONS: Microsoft Excel Associate; Microsoft Word Associate; Microsoft Access Associate

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CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook
The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

Average Salary

$39,424 - $63,355

(2024)

Projected Job Openings

931

(annually)

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5724 SW Huntoon
Topeka, Kansas 66604
785.670.2010
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