Accounting and payroll

LEARN THE ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE, PAYROLL PROCEDURES, AND BOOKKEEPING SKILLS THAT EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR.

  
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Flexible, Career-Ready Training

Herzing’s Accounting and Payroll training is practical, fast, and flexible. Learn the skills you need to get hired while fitting courses around your busy schedule.

  • Over 60-year track record helping students train for new careers.
  • Career-focused curriculum. We work closely with local employers to ensure every program teaches today’s most in-demand skills.
  • Experienced instructors who genuinely care about your success. Our instructors have years of professional experience in their program area.
  • Career support to find your first job after graduation. Herzing offers a wide range of career support services, including resume development, interview coaching, and job search assistance.
  • Flexible and affordable. Our Educational Funding team works with students to determine the best funding options available to you. 

Program Details

Train in 10 months or less 

Learning Format: Online, On Campus at Herzing College Ottawa

Internship 

Includes an internship at a local company. Kick-start your career with real work experience. 

 

 

 

Admissions Requirements

  • 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.

WHAT DO ACCOUNTING AND PAYROLL PROFESSIONALS DO?

Accounting and payroll professionals play a key role in every business and organization. They balance the books, ensure employees get paid correctly, and help companies make smart financial decisions.

Typical tasks include:

  • Managing accounts payable and receivable
  • Preparing and processing bills and invoices
  • Preparing budgets
  • Preparing the general ledger and journal entries
  • Producing financial statements
  • Managing inventory
  • Performing general office tasks like filing and updating employee records
  • Preparing and processing payroll

Career Options

  • Accounting clerk
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts payable/receivable administrator
  • Payroll clerk
  • Accounting technician

Herzing Open Education Program (HOEP)

Limit your tuition, not your education with our unique HOEP benefit. Take another course or program after you graduate, tuition-free! (some conditions apply). 
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Canadian Campus Locations


  • Toronto, Ottawa, Cambridge ON
  • Montreal QC 
  • Winnipeg MB 
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Not all programs and learning formats available at all campus locations.

The Accounting and Payroll Administration program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Ottawa and Herzing College Toronto.

The Accounting and Payroll Administrator program is registered at and delivered by Herzing College Winnipeg. 

Information is subject to change. Some conditions apply.

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