Accounting

 

OUR BUSINESS & OFFICE MANAGEMENT WITH ACCOUNTING PROGRAM

The Business & Office Management with Accounting Program is designed to provide students multiple junior-level employment options in the fields of business, accounting, or bookkeeping. Our students obtain a wide background in business administration procedures, accounting concepts, and bookkeeping procedures. At the end of the program, our students take a certification test with the National Association of Certified Bookkeepers, included with tuition. Graduates from this program usually work in offices of small to big size organizations (public or private) in government, retail, manufacturing or service industries.

Once a student completes training, our full time Career Services staff offers job placement assistance. Our staff also offers students guidance, support and employment assistance even after completion of the program. Vantage graduates will complete school knowing that they have the skills to obtain a job, perform well, and advance in the career that they have chosen to become a valued member of the workforce. Vantage College also provides services such as flexible tutoring schedules, class-related field trips, guest speakers, and interview preparation.

 

WHAT DOES AN OFFICE MANAGER/BOOKKEEPER DO?

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks produce financial records for organizations. They record financial transactions, update statements, and check financial records for accuracy.

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks typically do the following:

  • Use bookkeeping software as well as online spreadsheets and databases
  • Enter (post) financial transactions into the appropriate computer software
  • Receive and record cash, checks, and vouchers
  • Put costs (debits) as well as income (credits) into the software, assigning each to an appropriate account
  • Produce reports, such as balance sheets (costs compared to income), income statements, and totals by account
  • Check figures, postings, and reports for accuracy
  • Reconcile or note and report any differences they find in the records

The records that bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks work with include:

  • Expenditures (money spent)
  • Receipts (money that comes in)
  • Accounts payable (bills to be paid)
  • Accounts receivable (invoices, or what other people owe the organization)
  • Profit and loss (a report that shows the organization's financial health)

 

PROGRAM FEATURES

Duration: This program takes approximately 8.5 months (740 clock hours) to complete. Classes start every 2-3 weeks.

Core Topics:

  • Principles of Accounting
  • Making Accounting Adjustments
  • Preparing Financial Reports
  • Maintaining the General Ledger
  • Processing Purchases and Payments
  • Processing Payrolls
  • Introduction to QuickBooks
  • Processing Sales and Receipts
  • Bookkeeping Certification Capstone
  • Customer Service
  • Fundamentals of Small Business Management
  • General Office Procedures
  • Interpersonal Skills in Management
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Certifications:

  • Certified Bookkeeper - National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers
  • MOS - Microsoft Office Specialist Excel (optional)

Financial Aid: Financial aid is available to all who qualify. Vantage College students never have to worry about making a payment while in school.

 

WORK SETTINGS

Schools, hospitals, banks, corporate settings, government agencies, accounting firms

 

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Office Manager, Accounting Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounting Technician, Accounting Associate, Accounts Payable / Receivable Specialist, Office Coordinator

 

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