Overview
Offered at the Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro campuses
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Two Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
17 |
Program Description: The Payroll Accounting Specialist technical certificate provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics, and basic computer use. Students will: compile and post employee time and payroll data; compute and post wages and deductions; prepare paychecks; and learn the procedures required to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner.
Employment Opportunities: Favorable job opportunities are expected through 2018, according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Job openings will arise each year as experienced payroll and timekeeping clerks transition to other occupations. Employment in large organizations is projected to remain popular for specialized accounting clerks. As organizations computerize their financial records, clerks need to be able to use specialized accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases.
Guided Pathway
Augusta FALL ADMITS Day/Online
PROGRAM NAME: Payroll Accounting Specialist PA61
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta FALL ADMITS Day/Online
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Thomson FALL ADMITS Day/Online
PROGRAM NAME: Payroll Accounting Specialist PA61
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Thomson FALL ADMITS Day/Online
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
ACCT 1115, ACCT 1130: Online
Note: See Advisor for course availability.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Waynesboro FALL ADMITS Day/Online
PROGRAM NAME: Payroll Accounting Specialist PA61
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Waynesboro FALL ADMITS Day/Online
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
ACCT 1105, ACCT 1115, ACCT 1130: Online
Note: See Advisor for course availability.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.