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Training in accounting is a vital step toward a successful business career. Business owners and managers use accounting reports to make informed business decisions. Individuals in various business positions can perform their jobs more efficiently if they understand accounting principles and concepts. The Accounting Technician Certificate Program provides the training necessary to gain a thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles and clerical skills.
An accounting technician performs general accounting work—records, sorts, and files accounting information. Some businesses have large amounts of routine accounting tasks that are assigned to specialized accounting clerks. Accounting clerks are often given titles, such as payroll clerk or accounts payable clerk, to describe the specific accounting activities they perform.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
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Career Possibilities
Employment opportunities include payroll clerks, accounts receivable clerks, accounts payable clerks, audit clerks, inventory clerks, general office clerks, and full-charge bookkeepers.
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Job Specifics: |
- Regular hours with occasional overtime during peak periods
- Sitting for long periods of time
- Good eye-hand coordination to operate computer/calculator
- Proficient keyboarding skill
- Viewing computer monitor for long periods of time
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For More Information:
Elaine Muir - Department Head
450 N 2000 W
Vernal, UT 84078
(435)725--7108
Elaine@ubatc.edu
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Tasks:
- Follow
verbal and written instructions
- Demonstrate
organizational and planning skills
- Demonstrate
keyboarding/electronic calculator
competency
- Perform
basic math functions
- Record
financial information
- Prepare
payroll and tax forms
- Reconcile
a bank statement
- Record
and post business transactions
- Prepare
financial statements
- Use
computers to prepare financial records
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