Great Plains Technology Center

Accounting Services


Who can attend?

  Adult

  High School


You will learn to:

  • Learn payroll administration and processing, including tax calculations and compliance
  • Set up and maintain company accounts, track expenses, and generate financial reports
  • Create Excel spreadsheets and understand and utilize Excel functions and formulas relevant to accounting tasks

See Course of Study (PDF)

Location

Lawton - Main Campus

Description

Accounting Services will equip students with the fundamental principles of financial management and prepare them for any entry-level accounting position. Focus will be given to the principles of accounting and bookkeeping, computerized accounting including QuickBooks proficiency and advanced Excel techniques, and payroll management. Accounting Services combines classroom instruction with hands-on training as well as collaboration with other programs on real-world projects. All students will be given the opportunity to join a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO). Accounting Services is part of Business Professionals of America (BPA)

Employment Options

The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.

Account Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Accounting Associate, Accounting Clerk, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Technician, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounts Payables Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk – Approximate Pay Potential: $12-25 per hour. (O*NET source: 49-3031.00 – Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks)

Scheduling Information

Class Meets: Monday - Friday
AM Session: 8:00 am-11:00am 
PM Session: 11:50am-2:50pm
500 hours

Take the next step!

For more information on this program please contact:

Student Support Services

Call: 580-250-5535

Email: studentservices@greatplains.edu

Walk-in or Postal:
Great Plains Technology Center
Attn: Student Support Services
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Building 100, Room 107
Lawton, OK 73505

Applying for this Program

Alanna Prater
Accounting Instructor

Contact:
580-250-5615
aprater@greatplains.edu

Useful Information

Program Begins

August