Award: Career Certificate
Pathway to Associate Degree: Accounting (ACAAS)
Program Location: Elkhorn Valley Campus, Fort Omaha Campus, Sarpy Center, South Omaha Campus, Online
The Accounting Specialist Career Certificate teaches the principles of accounting and introduces software utilized in businesses. All courses that a student takes to earn the career certificate apply to the associate degree program. An accounting specialist’s job responsibilities often include recording transactions, preparing deposits, reconciling accounts, tracking customer accounts or vendor payments, and preparing financial statements and other reports. Additionally, accounting specialists may assist in preparing payroll. Students may use this career certificate as a pathway to further education in accounting or business administration.