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Accounting Assistant

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, changing laws and increased scrutiny of company finances will actually drive the growth of accountants, accounting assistants, and auditors.

Accounting assistants are generally responsible for receiving, processing, and sorting a wide variety of accounting documents for their clients. Accounting assistants must handle all invoices, billing, and account information. Accounting assistants may prepare and file tax documents and are responsible for entering and managing data in accounting software and computer programs.

Accounting assistants may be certified accountants themselves, or students working toward a degree in accounting. Accountants and accounting assistants must be adept in mathematics, have strong organizational skills, and be able to work with little supervision, as many accountants are self-employed. Accountants are required to have at least a bachelor's degree in accounting. Having a master's degree, advanced certification, or exceptional computer skills are great assets in finding employment.

Internships are critical to finding employment upon graduation. For this reason, many universities offer accounting internship programs wherein students are employed as accounting assistants while they are still in school. These internships are invaluable when obtaining employment later on. Not only are you more likely to receive a job offer from the company that sponsored your internship, but the experience makes you a more competitive candidate regardless of where you apply.

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University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Master of Science in Accountancy
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DeVry University

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Associate - Accounting
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Institute of Business & Medical Careers

Get your career started at Institute of Business & Medical Careers.

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Business Administration & Accounting

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Fort Collins, CO

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Longmont, CO

Everest College

Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

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Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
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Denver, CO

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National American University

Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University.

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Accounting

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Argosy University

To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.

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Accounting (DBA)
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Denver, CO

CollegeAmerica

Other colleges make promises. CollegeAmerica delivers.

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Bachelor of Science in Accounting (Online)
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Regis University

Regis University provides the real world skills you need for career success.

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MS in Accounting
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Denver, CO

Colorado Technical University

As the workplace becomes more competitive, employers are looking for more skills. Everything you need to excel in IT, Business, or Tech Management can be found at Colorado Technical University.

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Accounting
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