Accounting Technology
The Olympic College Accounting Technology program is designed to prepare students for employment in public accounting, private accounting, government and not-for-profit agencies. This program also provides an excellent basis for obtaining living-wage employment while engaging in further accounting or business studies.
At the end of the program, successful students will be able to:
- Effectively apply components of the accounting equation to typical business transactions.
- Maintain and evaluate internal control procedures.
- Analyze financial information and statements in order to make sound business decisions.
- Effectively use a variety of computer software to accomplish office tasks and to process accounting information.
- Apply mathematical concepts to typical business situations.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing in the context of common business practices.
- Work as a team member in an office environment to accomplish the goals of the organization.
- Understand and use accounting and business terminology to produce reports, converse in a business-type setting and follow directions.
- Provide customer service in a variety of platforms (in person, by phone, or online) in a broad-based business setting.
- Maintain internal control procedures for completion of financial record keeping and related activities.
- Develop skill sets required for office management and leadership of human resources.
DEGREES
Associate in Applied Science—Transfer
Associate in Technical Arts
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Recognition
Transfer/Articulation Program
- Old Dominion University
- The Evergreen State College
CAREER OPTIONS
- Accounts Payable Manager
- Accounts Receivable Manager
- Accounting Technician
- Auditing Assistant
- Billing Manager
- Bookkeeping/Accounting Assistant
- Income Tax Preparer
- Payroll Department Assistant Manager
MEDIAN HOURLY WAGE IN WASHINGTON STATE
$12.96 - $29.47
ADVISORS:
Joanne Salas
Phone: 360.475.7372
Email: jsalas@olympic.edu
Source: 2012 Olympic College Workforce Development "Red Book"
