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Certificate of Completion
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The Accounting - Payroll Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge combined with specialized training in payroll, preparing the student for entry-level clerical positions within the payroll segment of accounting. Common duties performed include payroll tax reporting, payroll accounting systems maintenance, and posting payroll transactions to journals and ledgers.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

  • Identify payroll records required by the employer in preparation for filing tax forms for Social Security, federal and state income tax, state disability benefits, and federal and state unemployment.
  • Calculate wages and withholding amounts in payroll problems.
  • Assemble payroll record keeping requirements for employers under current state and federal laws.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

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      Accountants and Auditors

      SOC Career Code: 13-2011.00

      Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $34.18

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      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $91,866.79
      Annual Job Openings
      17,746

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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    • Tax Preparers

      Tax Preparers

      SOC Career Code: 13-2082.00

      Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $17.94

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $63,243.58
      Annual Job Openings
      2,377

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

      SOC Career Code: 43-3031.00

      Compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete. Perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. May also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.34

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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
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      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $53,654.79
      Annual Job Openings
      22,777

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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    • Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

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      SOC Career Code: 43-3051.00

      Compile and record employee time and payroll data. May compute employees' time worked, production, and commission. May compute and post wages and deductions, or prepare paychecks.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.35

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $59,895.07
      Annual Job Openings
      2,499

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

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