Accounting Careers

The Accounting program offers a variety of employment opportunities. Our graduates find employment in public, private, or governmental accounting or related occupations such as office management and positions with financial institutions. They attain positions working with financial statement preparation, payroll, income taxes, budgeting and cost accounting. The Accounting Technician option provides students with a fundamental knowledge of accounting procedures for entry-level positions in bookkeeping. Graduates of the program find employment in specialized areas of accounting such as receivables, payables, billing, inventories and payroll.

Placement

Starting Wages: $22,000 – $32,000 per year*

*Source: Iowa Workforce Development

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