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Accounting Technology Bookkeeping

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Bookkeeping Short-Term Certificate prepares students for immediate employment in bookkeeping positions. Includes general accounting principles, QuickBooks, payroll, and tax reporting.

Credits

15 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 43-3031.00

Skills

MathematicsReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingMonitoringTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeMathematicsEnglish LanguageEconomics and Accounting

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityDeductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Operate computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyze information.
  • Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
  • Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Verify accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
  • Resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
  • Prepare itemized statements, bills, or invoices and record amounts due for items purchased or servic

Technology

Accounting softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareDocument management softwareTime accounting softwareFinancial analysis softwareExpert system softwareBilling and invoicing softwareGraphics or photo imaging software

Tools

10-key calculatorsDesktop computersFinancial calculatorsImage scannersLedger sheetsNotebook computersReceipt booksBilling machinesBookkeeping machinesCheck and document signersCheck cancelling machinesCheck filing cabinetsCheck sorting machinesDigital camerasDigital postal metersEnvelope opening machinesEnvelope sealing machinesEnvelope stuffersHandheld calculatorsLaser facsimile machines

Work Values

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks43-3031.00
  • Billing and Posting Clerks43-3021.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Accounting software basics — enter financial transactions under direct supervision using standard bookkeeping programs in an office setting.
  • Numeric data entry — operate a 10-key calculator and keyboard to input figures accurately into ledgers and spreadsheets with guidance from a supervisor.
  • Document verification — check postings and figures for correct entry and proper codes by following a provided checklist in a structured clerical environment.
  • Cash and voucher handling — receive, record, and deposit cash, checks, and vouchers under close oversight in accordance with established office procedures.
  • Company coding procedures — apply standard document codes to invoices and receipts by referencing a procedure manual in a supervised work setting.
  • Regulatory compliance basics — follow federal, state, and company policies when processing financial records under the direction of a senior clerk or supervisor.
  • Basic financial calculations — compute amounts due, discounts, and balances using calculators or software with guidance in a routine clerical context.
  • Record discrepancy identification — flag numerical inconsistencies and mispostings for supervisor review while processing daily transaction records.
  • Written comprehension in practice — read and interpret policy documents, procedure guides, and coding instructions to complete assigned bookkeeping tasks accurately.
  • Time and task organization — manage assigned daily data entry and filing tasks within set deadlines using a supervisor-provided priority schedule.

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Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
42%
Placement Rate
69%