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The Payroll certificate emphasizes skill development for those interested in pursuing a position as payroll/ benefits specialist. Graduates of the certificate may find employment in local, state, or federal government agencies, or in any segment of the private sector. The demand for accounting firm employees with the special skill set of a payroll professional is expected to grow as these firms seek to increase revenue streams by adding the payroll function to their menu of services. More companies are outsourcing their payroll functions to accounting firms due to the increasing number and complexity of regulations.

The Payroll certificate is wholly contained within Chemeketa’s Accounting AAS degree curriculum and includes coursework in financial accounting, payroll, computer accounting applications, and human resource management. Upon completion of this certificate, students will be prepared to sit for the Fundamental Payroll Certification exam offered by the American Payroll Association.

Program Outcomes

Students completing this certificate should be able to satisfy the following outcomes:

1. Prepare complex fourth-quarter payroll.
2. Interpret legal and/or contracted language and apply to payroll.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 32 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

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