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Accounting Assistant

Accounting is how businesses and people measure and share financial information. Accountants analyze and report company gains and losses. They also help companies follow rules, tax laws, and more. The accounting assistant certificate program will help you learn skills for entry level jobs in this field such as data entry, accounting software, and payroll. If you complete the accounting assistant certificate program, you can continue to the accounting clerk certificate and accounting degree program to expand your knowledge and skills.

The Experience

Program Details

You’ll learn the basics of business accounting in the accounting assistant certificate program at Mt. Hood Community College.

Your future

Your accounting assistant certificate from Mt. Hood Community College can lead to careers as a bookkeeper or in a variety of accounting clerk positions.

How To Get Started

You can start the accounting assistant program during any term. Students admitted to MHCC can sign up for classes in the program after reading, writing, and math placement requirements have been met.

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Classes in the accounting assistant program at MHCC cover the basics of financial accounting, business computing, and payroll.

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