COMPUTER ACCOUNTING

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DEGREE:   Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S) ACCREDITATION:   Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Every business needs trained people to monitor or report its financial results. The Computer Accounting program offers a core curriculum that provides the academic and technical background for individuals who wish to prepare for entry-level accounting positions in business and industry using both accounting and computer skills. TYPICAL ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS: Accounts Payable Technician — Reviews invoices and schedules payments according to the terms of invoices; reconciles subsidiary accounts to accounts payable and prepares information for financial statements. Accounts Receivable Technician — Records payments received on account from customers and reconciles subsidiary accounts to accounts receivables; prepares information for financial statements. Payroll Technician — Calculates and records employees' gross earnings, deductions and net earnings; calculates related business payroll taxes and fringe benefits; prepares information for reports required by law. Financial Institution Technician — Computes and records accounting and financial data for banks, credit unions and other financial institutions; provides operational support needed for financial services to customers.