Account Clerk Certificate

 
Account Clerk Certificate Requirements
Account Clerk Certificate Business Administration Total Units: 13.5

Term Effective: Fall 2013

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Previous Versions:

Account Clerk 2012 - effective Spring 2012
Account Clerk - effective Fall 1981

Description:

The Account Clerk Skills Certificate prepares the student as an entry level accounts payable/accounts receivable clerk, with responsibilities including data entry. The curriculum includes basic accounting concepts, records management, spreadsheets, and other entry level skills.

The occupation involves such tasks as recording daily transactions in journals, posting figures into ledgers, handling payments and receipts, and computing payrolls. It requires skill in the operation of 10-key calculators, computers, and other office equipment. Programs encompass the integration of 21st Century workforce skills emphasizing communication, teamwork, project management, and problem-solving.

Students desiring more advanced skills may wish to pursue the Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement. Completion of the Account Clerk Skills Certificate fulfills a portion of the Bookkeeper Certificate of Achievement program. The employment outlook is very good. With additional training, individuals can progress to bookkeeper, accountant, and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

More information about the Business Administration programs can be found at the Business Administration Department website.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:

 

  1. Analyze, categorize, calculate, record and report selected financial information and commonly used financial statements and related reports, using generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP);
  2. analyze, categorize, calculate, record and report basic payroll information including payment of wages along with associated payroll tax liabilities;
  3. calculate, analyze, and interpret a variety of mathematical business problems, comparisons, and elementary statistics;
  4. demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to report financial information and job seeking skills;
  5. use a computer to tabulate, calculate, record, organize and report financial information; and
  6. effectively use computer keyboard, 10-Key, and other modern devices to calculate, tabulate, and assist in reporting and recording of financial information.

     

Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program can view the recommended course sequence

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Account Clerk program are:

  • Complete 13.5 units from
    • Account Clerk Requirements

 

Account Clerk Requirements - complete 13.50 units

Account Clerk Requirements - complete 13.50 units
Course Description Units
BBK 50  Computerized Bookkeeping and Accounting 1 3.00
BBK 53.1  QuickBooks Level 1 1.50
BGN 81  Practical Business Math Skills 3.00
BGN 201  Typing Self-Paced 0.50
BGN 203  Self-Paced 10-Key Numeric Keypad 0.50
BGN 205  Basic Filing 0.50
CS 60.11A  Microsoft Word, Part 1 1.50
CS 61.11A  Microsoft Excel, Part 1 1.50
CS 167.11  Microsoft Outlook 0.50
Complete any combination totaling at least 1.00 units from the following:
BGN 110  Exploring Business Careers 1.00
BGN 112  Marketing Your Skills 3.00

 

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

Contact Information:

Phone: (707) 778-3961

Email: srjccertificate003274@santarosa.edu