Accounting Clerk, 1-year certificate
Salary
According to the Oregon Employment Department, accounting clerks in the Portland metropolitan area earn an average salary of $50,286 per year.
Accounting continues to be one of the most in-demand fields, and connects to virtually every aspect of business operations by providing the key financial information to make informed decisions.
As an accounting clerk or bookkeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining accounting records of a business, analyzing financial records, managing budgets, and may be responsible for specific parts of the records, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll.
Award information
Awards with a icon can be earned online (no scheduled meetings).
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate: Accounting Clerk | 1 year |
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Locations
Cascade
Rock Creek
Southeast
SylvaniaThinking of a CPA?
If you have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in CPA certification, a post-baccalaureate certificate in accounting is a great option. Two university programs, at Linfield and PSU, are located in the Portland area, and all the prerequisites are offered at PCC.
For more information about CPA certification, scholarships, and mentorship from the Oregon accounting community, please visit the Oregon Society of CPAs website.
Courses
Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 100 | Career Planning and Preparation in Business | 2 |
| BA 101Z | Introduction to Business Z | 4 |
| BA 106 | Introduction to Excel for Business Data | 2 |
| BA 111 | Introduction to Accounting | 3 |
| BA 116 | Microsoft Word for Workplace Communications | 4 |
| BA 131 | Introduction to Business Technology | 4 |
| BA 169Z | Data Analysis Using Microsoft Excel z | 4 |
| BA 177 | Payroll Accounting | 3 |
| BA 205 | Business Communication Using Technology § | 4 |
| BA 211Z | Principles of Financial Accounting Z | 4 |
| BA 228 | Computer Accounting Applications | 4 |
| BA 231 | Introduction to Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| BA 256 | Income Tax | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I Z | 4 |
| or WR 122Z | College Composition II | |
| or WR 227Z | Technical Writing | |
| Total Credits | 49 | |
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Course contains Related Instruction and cannot be substituted with another course; Related Instruction details can be viewed here.
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BA 101 and BA 101Z
BA 211 and BA 211Z
BA 216A and BA 169Z
WR 121 and WR 121Z
WR 122 and WR 122Z
WR 227 and WR 227Z
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