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Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Get the skills and knowledge for this always-in-demand career for only 45 weeks with this accounting and payroll program. Take advantage of an 8-week internship to obtain the real-world, hands-on experience that employers look for.

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About Our Accounting and Payroll Program

This intensive Accounting & Payroll program focuses on financial accounting, payroll, the implementation and operation of computerized accounting systems, and business application software. Upon graduation, you can secure an associate membership with the National Payroll Institute (NPI) and be eligible to pursue the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification from the Institute.

Career Opportunities

Upon completing our accounting and payroll courses, you will qualify for positions such as:

Payroll Specialist
Accounts Payable Clerk
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounting Assistant

Employers Who Have Hired Our Accounting and Payroll Program Grads

BKC Accounting & Tax Preparation
First Ontario Credit Union
CIBC
Trillium Bookkeeping Services
Royal Bank of Canada
ACI Tax Services
London Tax & Accounting

Salary

93 %

Employment Rate*

$ 27

Average Wage/HR**

$ 38

High Wage/HR**

*Employment Rate based on 2021 contactable triOS graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.

Source: workingincanada.gc.ca

NOC Code: 1432/13102- **Wage data rounded down to the nearest dollar. Average wage doesn't reflect the starting salary but represents the middle value between lowest to highest wages. Local (or regional) income may vary. Last updated in Dec 2022.

Available Learning Options

At triOS College, you can choose the learning option that meets your needs. This program is currently available in:

In-Class

Instructor-led classes held in-person at one or more of our 8 campuses.

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Duration: 45 Weeks

Internship: 8 Weeks

Program Outline

Remote

Instructor-led classes on a set schedule, held remotely live on video over the Internet.

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Duration: 45 Weeks

Internship: 8 Weeks

Program Outline

Program Details

If you’re looking to pursue an administrative role in a professional business environment, then start on the path to a career in accounting and payroll which places you in demand in both small and large companies.

As an Accounting & Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for using administrative software to ensure that employees, in any given company, are working their designated hours, their cheques are being cut correctly, and that they’re being paid in a timely manner.

Through our payroll courses, you’ll learn to apply payroll legislation, calculate pay and use administrative software to ensure that employees are working their designated hours, and that cheques are being cut accurately. With our accounting courses, you will learn accounting concepts and procedures such as cash flow, assets and liabilities, financial management, banking procedures, analyzing business transactions, and how to properly set up and engage with different ledgers form part of this through program. You’ll also get hands-on training on how to set up banking and tax service modules in Sage 300.

Students enrolled in this accounting and payroll program program receive:

8-week internship to gain hands-on experience.
Training on the latest software applications required by employers, including Sage 300.
Career service assistance.
Free software subscriptions for Microsoft Office and Windows.

Graduates of this accounting and payroll program will be able to pursue the National Payroll Institute’s Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation. This will help graduates gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to keep their organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle. When designated, graduates can join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources needed to stay current and compliant.

PCP designation requires three core payroll courses, an Introduction to Accounting course transfer credit, and one year of weighted payroll work experience:

Payroll Compliance Legislation
Payroll Fundamentals 1 – Prerequisite: Payroll Compliance Legislation
Payroll Fundamentals 2 – Prerequisites: Payroll Compliance Legislation and Payroll Fundamentals 1
Introduction to Accounting – must be completed at a post-secondary institution
PCP Work Experience Requirement Application (WERA) – a minimum of one year weighted payroll work experience

All PCP courses, including the Introduction to Accounting transfer credit course, require a passing grade of 65%.

For more information, visit www.payroll.ca.

Course Listings

Sage 300

In this course, students will learn to set up banking and taxes service modules in Sage300 2017. They will also learn to set of vendor and customer records and process transactions in the amounts payable and accounts receivable modules of Sage300 2017.

Introduction to Accounting (using Sage 50)

In this course students will be introduced to accounting concepts and procedures. Students will learn about debits and credits and how to analyze and record business transactions. In addition, students will look at banking procedures, cash control as well as payroll concepts and procedures, including employee taxes. They will also gain an understanding of the employer’s tax responsibilities. In this course, students learn how to set up and interact with the different ledgers in Sage 50 to support small business activities. In addition, students will perform General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll transactions.

Intermediate Accounting (using QuickBooks)

This course completes the accounting cycle and furthers the student’s knowledge of accounting procedures in payroll, pay cash and bank reconciliations. Central to this course is the merchandising firm and its accounting cycle, central to this is appropriate valuation of inventory and cost of goods sold calculations. This material will be presented manually are working on paper and using computerized accounting system of QuickBooks.

Advanced Accounting

In this course, students will build on principles learned in the intermediate accounting courses. Students will be introduced to more advanced concepts regarding assets and liabilities including accounting for bad debt, depreciation and long-term assets, cash flow analysis, and temporary and long-term investments. In addition, students will learn how to record the effects of partnership and corporate activity and analyze financial statements for decision-making.

APS internship

Business Communication

This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of communication skills in the business environments. Focus will be placed on both written and spoken communications. Students will review the basic writing process with emphasis on the mechanics of writing. They will also learn the importance of effective spoken communication, deliver an oral presentation, and participate in a mock meeting.

Microsoft Outlook

This Microsoft Outlook course is created for students to build and validate the skills businesses need to succeed in today's information economy. It also provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to use to effectively manage e-mails, contacts, calendars, and tasks. Outlook has become the corporate standard electronic personal organizer. These are the foundational skills needed to communicate using Outlook in a variety of positions within and organization. This course is computer intensive and demands basic computer proficiency and a basic understanding of e-mail software. Students are expected to make arrangements to meet proficiency needs.

Microsoft PowerPoint

This course is designed for students who are interested in learning the fundamentals needed to create and modify basic presentations by using Microsoft PowerPoint. Students will explore the PowerPoint environment and create a presentation, will format text on slides to enhance clarity, enhance the visual appeal, add graphical objects to a presentation and modify them, and finalize a presentation to deliver it.

Career Management

Our Career Management program introduces students to the strategies and components of an effective job search, including self-marketing and awareness, skills inventory, job search tools and the job market. The Career Management course is delivered by our on-campus Career Services Team who are there throughout the job search to assist and mentor students towards achieving their ultimate goal of employment in their field of study. Our Team of Career Services Professionals maintain relationships in their communities with key employers and organizations that recognize the value triOS graduates have to offer. The skills learned throughout Career Management at triOS will continue to serve students in their job search as they navigate their new careers.

Microsoft Excel

This Microsoft Office Excel course is created for students to build and validate the skills needed to succeed in today's economy. It also provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to use Microsoft Office Excel effectively in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Excel is the world's most popular spreadsheet software. Whether you are managing a household or running a small business, Excel will help you develop useful techniques to help business processes. This course is computer intensive and demands basic computer proficiency and a basic understanding of spreadsheet software. Students are expected to make arrangements to meet proficiency needs as necessary.

Introduction to Finance

Financial management has evolved into a focus on managing financial assets more efficiently. Students will learn about the objectives of financial management as well as planning and budgeting. Sources and forms of financing will also be discussed.

Payroll Fundamentals 1

Students will learn about calculating employment income and the process for hiring and terminating employees from a payroll perspective.

Payroll Fundamentals 2

Students will learn amount government remittances and proper recording of payroll information.

Payroll Compliance Legislation

Students will learn about the objectives of the payroll process, who the stakeholders in the process are, and about the various pieces of federal and provincial/territorial legislation that affect the payroll process.

Microsoft Word

This Microsoft Word course is created for students to build and validate the skills businesses need to succeed in today's information economy. It also provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to use Microsoft Word effectively in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. Word is the world's most popular word processing software. Learning how to create, edit, format and print documents, enhance work with formatting, use bullets and numbering, add simple borders, tables, headers/footers, organizing data columns, and styles, are the foundational skills needed in preform in many positions. This course is computer intensive and demands basic computer proficiency and a basic understanding of word processing software. The course combines lecture/demonstration by an instructor with readings, trainings, projects, and a final exam for students to work on in a simulation-based environment. Students are expected to ensure they meet proficiency requirements for working in this environment.

Admission Requirements

– High school graduation diploma, or Mature Student Status (for more information please refer to the Program Outline at the top of this page or speak to your Education Consultant)
– In addition to above requirements, all student must pass an entrance assessment.

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Testimonial

Thank you, triOS College, for giving me the education and tools I needed to get my dream career. I had a full-time job five days out of school, and it feels amazing to be one of the lucky ones to have my dream job.

Rachael R.

Grad, 2013

Successful graduates will have all the education credits necessary to pursue the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification through the National Payroll Institute, which is an in-demand credential for payroll careers.

Amy Pytlowany

Accounting and Payroll Faculty Head

FAQs about Accounting and Payroll

How to Become an Accountant

To become an accountant in Ontario, enroll in an accounting program or a related field, ensuring it's from an accredited institution. Next, work towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, which involves taking preparatory courses, gaining relevant work experience, passing the Common Final Exam (CFE), and fulfilling ethics and practical experience requirements.
Once you've completed the CPA program, register with CPA Ontario and engage in ongoing professional development. With your CPA designation, you can seek employment in various sectors or even establish your own accounting practice. Requirements may evolve, so consult with CPA Ontario for the latest details.

How much do payroll accountants make?

The salary of a payroll accountant in Ontario can vary depending on several factors including experience, education, location, and the specific employer. According to Job Bank, the average hourly rate is $27, which can go up to $38.

How Our Accounting and Payroll Program Can Help You

Learn how taking triOS College’s accounting and payroll courses can help you flourish in the dynamic industry of accounting anfd payroll. Find out what companies are looking for when searching for potential employees.