Accounting and Payroll Administrator Program
Learn the accounting software, payroll procedures, and bookkeeping skills Winnipeg employers are looking for. Study on campus, online, full-time, or part-time. Start your career in just 10 months.
What is the Role of an Accounting and Payroll Administrator?
Accounting and payroll administrators are the backbone of every business. They balance the books, make sure employees get paid correctly, and help companies make smart financial decisions.
The role and job description of an accounting and payroll administrator includes:
- Managing accounts receivable and payable
- Preparing and processing bills and invoices
- Preparing budgets
- Preparing the general ledger and journal entries
- Producing financial statements
- Inventory management
- General office tasks, filing, updating employee records
- Preparing and processing payroll
- Ensuring payroll compliance
You can expect to learn all these skills in Herzing’s Accounting and Payroll Administrator program.
Herzing College Accounting and Payroll Administrator Program
Herzing’s Accounting and Payroll Administrator program is practical, fast, and flexible. Learn the skills you need to get hired, while fitting courses around your busy schedule.
- 10-month diploma program (20 hours per week, Monday – Thursday)
- Part-time study option is available
- Learn on campus, online, or a blend of both with Herzing Flex-Ed
- 6-week internship
- Multiple program start-dates throughout the year
- Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify
- Career support to find your first job after graduation
- 85% graduate employment rate in 2019 (based on most recent available data)
Career Outlook
Winnipeg offers excellent job opportunities in accounting and payroll. The latest Government of Canada Job Bank report shows strong demand in this field.
The Job Bank predicts steady demand for roles like Payroll Clerk, Accounting Assistant, and Financial Officer for the next 10 years.
What Jobs Can You Get With a Diploma in Accounting & Payroll Administration?
Graduates of Herzing’s Accounting and Payroll diploma program are qualified for entry-level accounting jobs, such as:
- Financial Officer
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounting Technician
- Payroll Clerk
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Payable Administrator
Who Hires Our Graduates?
Our Accounting and Payroll Administration graduates have been hired by companies across Winnipeg, including:
- Arctic Co-operatives Limited
- Gauthier Auto Group
- Great West Life
- JR Accounting
- Sport Manitoba
Study Topics
This program teaches all the duties and skills of an accounting and payroll administrator. Topics include Microsoft Office, Canadian accounting software, payroll procedures, business math, and payroll compliance.
Click for a detailed description of each course.
This course covers the use of the Microsoft Office applications Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Topics include creating documents, editing text, creating tables, importing images, creating large documents, managing document sections, creating slideshows, managing themes, and using Outlook for email, calendars and tasks.
This course provides the study of the elements and principles of a database management system using Microsoft Access. Topics include entering and editing data, queries and filters, creating and customizing forms, creating and printing reports, and customizing fields and tables.
This introductory basic accounting course presents the accounting cycle beginning with journalizing transactions and ending with the production of financial statements. Topics include accounting concepts and practices, recording transactions, adjusting accounts, preparation of worksheets and the closing process, and preparation of financial statements for service and merchandising businesses.
This course is the continued application of accounting principles and practices as related to corporations and partnerships as well as the analysis of financial statements. Topics include capital assets, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, organization and operation of corporations, reporting income and retained earnings, earnings per share, installment notes payable and bonds, statement of changes in financial position, and analyzing financial statements.
This course is designed to provide in-depth understanding of Sage 50, an integrated computerized accounting package, including payroll. Topics include the general ledger, accounts receivable transactions, accounts payable transactions, setting up company files, payroll transactions, inventory management, end-of-period processing, and generating financial statements and accounting reports.
This course is designed to provide practical application of accounting principles using another accounting package, Quick Books. Topics include systems basics and file setup, general ledger setup, invoicing and purchasing transactions, accounts payable and receivable, cash receipts and disbursements, job costing and reporting, payroll setup and processing and working with budgets, business analysis and business simulations.
This course begins with introducing the functions, objectives and responsibilities of the payroll department. It then guides the student through the complete payroll process. The calculations of deductions and benefits are detailed. Topics include payroll processing methods, hours of work, leaves, terminations, payroll deductions, taxable benefits, pension plans, EI premiums, income tax, calculating net pay and records of employment. Further topics include sales and service tax, payroll accounting, payroll government remittances, year-end processes, Workers’ Compensation, company benefit plan administration and auxiliary programs.
This course provides a basis of mathematics and arithmetic skills for students entering a business program to help prepare for accounting and other math related functions. Topics include working with decimal values, fraction calculations, cross-multiplication, proportions, percentage calculations, simple and compound interest, and preparing a personal budget.
This course provides the opportunity to study the operation and application of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet package. Topics include building a spreadsheet, creating formulas, using functions, creating charts, maps, and graphics, lists and data management, worksheet and workbook management, creating and printing reports.
This seminar provides an opportunity for the student to apply the techniques and processes for developing a career path and to learn lifetime career management tools and skills. Topics include career-planning, job searching, writing resumes and cover letters, refining interview skills, and preparing for a new position.
Instructors
Cindy joined Herzing College at the beginning of 2018. She has developed courses in the Business Administration and Payroll and Accounting programs.
Prior to join Herzing, she had over eight years’ experience in business related positions in a variety of industries and over 4 years’ experience in teaching business and language related courses. She holds a Master of Business Management, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and Graduate Certificates in International Business and International Trade. She is currently enrolled in the Educational Technology program at UBC and expecting another master’s degree in 2023.
Cindy has been known to chase Pokémon and raise chicken and cows in her virtual HayDay farm in her spare time.
Admission Requirements
What you need to get started.
- Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student
- Pass an entrance test administered by Herzing College
- Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field
- Note: admission to some programs may include additional requirements
Overview
SAMPLE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE:
$34,800 to $55,100
Source: jobbank.gc.ca
(Bookkeeper)
CAMPUS
Winnipeg
INDUSTRY
Business
PROGRAM LENGTH
10 Months (20 hours/week)
Includes 6 week internship
LEARNING MODALITIES
On Campus, Online (Full or Part-Time), Hybrid (Flex-Ed)
EXPLORE CAREERS
TRY OUR CAREER EXPLORATION KIT
Our online kit takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Learn it your way
with Flex-Ed
Education your way. A convenient online learning environment with the option to work at the campus and receive support from your instructor. Students can choose to work completely or partially online and come to the campus during set hours each day to meet with their instructor and use our facilities.
2019 Program Employment Rate
85% of available Herzing College program graduates were employed in a related field.*
2019 Overall Business Student Employment Rate
75% of available Herzing College Winnipeg business graduates were employed in a related field.*
2019 Overall Graduate Employment Rate
83% of available Herzing College Winnipeg graduates were employed in a related field.
*statistics based on most recent available
Program Partners
Your Next Steps
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Why Choose this Program?
Herzing College offers a uniquely flexible and comprehensive Accounting and Payroll Administrator program. Here’s why Herzing should be your top choice:
- Accelerated 10 month program that gets you to work faster
- Option to study part-time
- Online training is available for busy students
- Learn from caring instructors with decades of professional accounting and payroll experience
- Study in small groups, where every student gets step-by-step support
- Get real work experience with a 6-week internship
- Enjoy the Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP), which lets you take additional business courses after you graduate, tuition-free!
- Exceptional Career Development team, who helps create your resume, prepare for interviews, and apply for accounting jobs
- Our grads get hired! In 2019, 85% of Accounting and Payroll graduates found employment (statistic based on most recent available data)