Payroll Accounting Specialist (PA61)

The Payroll Accounting Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit program provides entry-level skills into payroll accounting. Topics include: principles of accounting, computerized accounting, principles of payroll accounting, mathematics and basic computer use.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate program obtain skills necessary for entry-level positions, such as payroll technicians or timekeeping clerks.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 36 30 23 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 218 222 223 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Payroll Accounting Specialist Certificate Curriculum

The curriculum for the Payroll Computerized Accounting Specialist technical certificate of credit program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 17 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 360 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (17 Credits)

COLL 1010College &Career Success Skills

3

ACCT 1100Financial Accounting I

4

ACCT 1105Financial Accounting II

4

ACCT 1115Computerized Accounting

3

ACCT 1130Payroll Accounting

3

COLL 1010, ACCT 1100 and ACCT 1105: “C” or higher grade is required for these courses.

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $2,070

Books/Supplies: $600

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)