Business
Accounting Technician
Master accounting software, financial systems, and business fundamentals in just 49 weeks with hands-on training and an 8-week internship to launch your career with confidence.
About Our Accounting Technician Program
The Accounting Technician diploma is designed for detail-oriented individuals looking to start or enhance a career in accounting and finance. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this program prepares you for a wide range of roles in bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and financial reporting.
Through hands-on training from industry professionals, you’ll gain practical experience with tools like QuickBooks, Sage 50, and Microsoft Office, while learning essential concepts in accounting, business operations, taxation, and financial planning. Small class sizes and flexible half-day schedules give you the support and balance you need to succeed in the classroom and in the workplace.
Career Opportunities
Upon completing our Accounting Technician program, 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 Grads
- BKC Accounting & Tax Preparation
- First Ontario Credit Union
- CIBC
- Trillium Bookkeeping Services
- Royal Bank of Canada
- ACI Tax Services
- London Tax & Accounting
Salary
Average Wage/HR**
High Wage/HR**
Source: workingincanada.gc.ca
NOC Code: NOC Code: 14200, 12200 - Wage data based on NOC code 12200 and 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: December 2024.
Program Details
Building a solid foundation in accounting and business doesn’t mean putting the rest of your life on hold. The Accounting Technician program is delivered through half-day classes, just four days a week, giving you the flexibility to manage work, family, and personal commitments while still moving forward toward your goals.
The program begins with essential courses in digital literacy, business communication, and career preparation to help you establish core workplace skills. From there, you’ll dive into key areas of accounting, including financial transactions, bookkeeping, and payroll, with hands-on training in software like QuickBooks and Sage 50. You’ll also study personal income tax and financial planning to deepen your understanding of real-world financial practices.
As you build confidence in financial reporting and data analysis, you’ll also explore broader business concepts like small business management and managerial accounting. These courses are designed to strengthen your problem-solving and decision-making abilities while giving you the tools to contribute effectively to any business environment.
Interpersonal communication, client relations, and workplace diversity are also integrated into the curriculum, helping you develop the people skills needed to thrive in any professional setting. Alongside this, you’ll receive continuous support with resume building, LinkedIn optimization, job search coaching, and career planning.
To round out your learning, the program includes a 200-hour internship that gives you a chance to apply what you’ve learned in a real business setting. With guidance from experienced instructors and access to campus and career support, you’ll be ready to graduate with confidence, knowing you’ve gained the technical skills, practical experience, and personal growth to take on what’s next.
Course Listings
Introduction to Accounting with Quickbooks
Intermediate Accounting with Sage 50
Accounting Technician Internship
Advanced Accounting
Business Communication
Client Relations
Career Planning and Preparation - Level 2
Digital Literacy for Professionals
Diversity in the Workplace
Microsoft Excel
Interpersonal Communication
Introduction to Business
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Student Success Strategies
Microsoft Word
Financial Planning Essentials
Foundations of Small Business
Managerial Accounting
Personal Income Tax
Admission Requirements
1. Student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, OR
Is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins AND can pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the
Superintendent. *
2. The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 15.
*Applicants from other Canadian provinces must be at least 19 years of age and a minimum of 1 year out of high school by the
program start date and successfully pass an academic achievement test.
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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.
Graduate
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, triOS College
How Our Accounting and Payroll Program Can Help You
Discover what triOS College's Accounting and Payroll Program Coordinator David Fox has to say about the program and what else you can expect when you take our accounting courses and payroll courses.
How to Become an Accountant
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.