Start your journey to a fulfilling career with Clackamas Community College's Accounting Clerk Certificate
Required classes for the Accounting Clerk Certificate
Embrace a new accounting clerk career with confidence!
The demand for skilled bookkeepers and accounting clerks is on the rise! The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an 8% job growth over the next decade.
An accounting clerk is a financial or clerical assistant who supports accountants, managers, and departments. Career opportunities include bookkeeper, accounts payable or receivable clerk, accounting clerk, payroll clerk, billing specialist, and general office assistant.
This is a lucrative, diverse and fulfilling career field that is always in high demand. This translates to numerous job opportunities in various industries, from healthcare and education to financial services and non-profit organizations.
Build a secure career future with essential bookkeeping skills
- Bookkeeping: Learn to record day-to-day financial events according to accounting principles, manage ledgers, and report financial data with confidence.
- Accounting software: Master industry-standard accounting software like QuickBooks, gaining a valuable edge in the job market.
- Financial reporting: Develop the skills to accurately create financial statements, ensuring the smooth operation of any organization.
- Payroll processing: Gain expertise in calculating payroll taxes, deductions, and wages, becoming an asset to any HR or finance team.
- Communication and professionalism: Hone your communication and interpersonal skills, which are essential for success in any business environment.
Investing in your future
CCC offers some of the lowest tuition rates in the Portland metro area. To begin building the cost for your program, you can start with the base estimate below.
This estimate includes the cost of tuition and the general fees applied per class and per academic term. This estimate does not include additional fees required for many courses, or the cost of course materials. Contact the program to learn more about additional costs that may apply.
You can also find more information about costs of attending CCC on the Tuition and Fees page.
Get help paying for college
Scholarships and grants (free money!) are available for students in this program. For help with financial aid and scholarships, contact the Financial Aid Resource Lab.