Accounting Technician

 

Career Profile
This program is designed to prepare the student for entry level accounting positions in accounting firms, industry, or government. An Accounting Technician works under close supervision and performs entry-level accounting duties, work involves performing detailed assignments in computing, recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing financial records, documents, or reports. The technician may perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. He or she may also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers.

 

Job Outlook
Virtually all job openings for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks through 2009 will stem from replacement needs. Each year, numerous jobs will become available, as these clerks transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. Although turnover is lower than among other record clerks, the large size of the occupation ensures plentiful job openings.

 

Salary
Accounting technicians earn an average starting salary of $12/hr.

Accounting Technician

 

Disqualifiers/Barriers

• Must submit to a criminal background check
• Felony and misdemeanor offenses are carefully scrutinized

Important Skills

• Able to think logically
• Detail oriented
• Motivated learner
• Good communication skills, verbal and written
• Finger dexterity
• Good math skills
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Good work ethics
• Extremely organized
• Team player
• Visual acuity
• Patience
• Able to sit for long time

Accounting Technician

 

Educational Programs
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Technician at Austin Community College.

 

License/Certification
Does not apply.

 

Length of Training/Requirements

 

 

Location of Classes
Lectures and labs are held at an ACC campus.

Accounting Technician

 

City of Austin