Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, Minnesota

The Accounting Clerk Program at NTC

If you enjoy working with numbers, a career in accounting is a great choice for you. Our clerk program helps you earn the knowledge and skills you need to perform the routine calculating, journalizing, posting and verifying duties necessary to maintain accounting records, prepare payroll reports and state and federal tax returns. We offer a blend of both manual and computerized accounting concepts and software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel so you are well prepared when you graduate.

Classroom and hands-on training will cover topics including:

• Business math
• Principles of accounting
• Business communications
• Intro to computer tech

Employment

Every business – whether small, corporate or non-profit – has accounting responsibilities to complete and the need for accounting assistance. Public accounting firms, banks, hospitals, school districts, private businesses, governmental agencies and many private accountants offer accounting clerk positions. 

Find specific information about accounting careers.

Next Steps

All credits earned in the Accounting Clerk (diploma) program may be applied to the Associate Accounting (AAS) program at Northwest Technical College.