Office Admin. & Accounting Tech

Looking for a new career in the high demand field of Office Administration and Accounting Technologies?

Start your track Winter Quarter and get the training you need for that competitive edge in today’s workplace.

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Your Program Options

Whether you are a working professional interested in upgrading your skills or brand new to office administration and accounting, SVC's program is designed to meet your needs. The department offers many options for study:

• Associate in Technical Arts Degree
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Accounting Paraprofessional
• Certificate Programs
  • Bookkeeping
  • Business Software Applications Certificate
  • General Office Support Certificate
  • Office and Administrative Support
  • Small Business Accounting
• Micro-Certificates focused on specific skills:
  • Business Communications
  • Microcomputer Accounting
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Software Applications
  • Word Processing

You May Study

• Word Processing Software
• Document Production
• Spreadsheet and Database Software
• Records Management
• Integrated Software Applications
• 10-Key Applications
• Desktop Publishing
• Accounting Procedures
• Business English
• Payroll Accounting
• Business Communications
• Accounting Software Applications
• Presentation Software
• Governmental Accounting

Why Skagit Valley College?

• High-tech computer labs with the latest software applications
• Diverse program options to meet a variety of career interests and learning needs
• Relevant curriculum to provide training in current workplace competencies
• Highly qualified instructors with advanced degrees and practical business experience
• Internships for real world experience

Career Opportunities

Careers as administrative assistants and accounting paraprofessionals are evolving with broader responsibilities and higher salaries. Come to SVC to learn the latest computer applications and gain experience with the communications practices and accounting procedures necessary to make you a highly valued member of your office team. Your career choices include:

• Administrative Assistant
• Payroll Manager
• Data Entry Operator
• Executive Assistant
• Secretary
• Office Manager
• Receptionist
• Accounting Technician
• Bookkeeper
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
• Payroll Clerk

Placement Rate

Placement and Completion Data

Accounting Tech & Bookkeeping Completion 10