Accounting

Certificate Continuing Ed Technical Degree

Crunch the numbers. Balance the books. Build the foundation for businesses and individuals to succeed. Our accounting program prepares you with top-notch training in bookkeeping principles, business law, and beyond. Take the first step towards a dynamic and fast paced career in accounting.

Career Opportunities

With an accounting degree or certificate, students can find entry-level jobs in:

Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Payroll
Banking
Bookkeeping
Income tax accounting

Earning Potential

Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks: $44,878 per year

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Locations

Take accounting courses in Houston or online.

Accounting / Financial, Continuing Education Courses

Continuing Ed

Let's get fiscal. Our accounting/financial programs offer a diverse range of classes, including Federal Income Tax Accounting, FPC Exam Prep, and Payroll Specialist, designed to provide you with the specialized knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in this dynamic industry. With hands-on learning opportunities, practical coursework, and personalized guidance, you will leave prepared for success in a variety of roles, from tax accountants to payroll specialists.

Varies

The Continuing Education Division at San Jac offers you a variety of noncredit courses for workforce training and lifelong learning.

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Accounting Applications Quickbooks, Course

Continuing Ed

Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. Build upon your basic Excel and accounting skills and learn how to use Quickbooks, a standard accounting software.

3 Months

The 80 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

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Accounting Specialist, Course

Continuing Ed

Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. Get exposed to the basic accounting cycle, from source documents to post-closing documents, and gain hands-on experience analyzing, recording, journalizing and posting.

Under 3 Months

The 56 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

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Accounting, AAS

Technical Degree

The Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for an entry-level career.

2 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 60 credits for this program in four terms.

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Accounting, Level 2 Certificate

Certificate

The Level 2 Certificate prepares you for the degree program, an entry-level career, or advancement in your current career. The Accounting Level 2 Certificate provides specialized accounting courses to prepare students for entry into an accounting career.

1.5 Years

If you're studying full-time, you can complete the 45 credits for this certificate in three terms.

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Banking Fundamentals, Course

Continuing Ed

Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. This course is perfect for those interested in finance, accounting, and banking. Learn about credit reports, loan types, financial statements, debt-to-income ratios, and more.

Under 3 Months

The 32 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

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Payroll, Course

Continuing Ed

Advance your career with this continuing and professional development course. Explore fundamental payroll calculations and applications required to maintain payroll compliance, and prepare for the optional Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) exam.

Under 3 Months

The 32 contact hours for this course take less than one term.

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Access Career Opportunities

Accounting is a critical part of any business. There's a high demand for skilled accounting professionals in Houston across a variety of industries. With a degree in accounting, you'll have a wide range of career options, including roles in public accounting, corporate accounting, government accounting, and more.
Hone Your Analytical Skills

Accounting is more than just number crunching; it requires analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Studying accounting can help you develop these skills, which are valuable in many other areas of business and can also help you make informed decisions in your personal life.
Invest in Your Professional Development

Studying accounting can provide you with a strong foundation in business and financial concepts, as well as opportunities for professional growth through further study, internships, and certifications such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential. These experiences can help you stand out in the job market and advance in your career.

Not sure if accounting is right for you? We’ve got several business courses and programs for you to consider.

Business Office Systems and Support

Looking for a challenging and rewarding career as an administrative or executive assistant? In the BOSS program, you'll learn all the technical skills employers look for and the soft skills that will set you apart.

Business Administration

Study business administration to learn the latest effective management skills, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and more.

Business Management

Our business management programs can put you on track for higher levels of management as you gain experience applying the concepts and techniques you learned at San Jacinto College.

Entrepreneurship

Our entrepreneurship programs give you the training you need in areas like business management, planning, leadership, purchasing, analysis, and communication in order to run a successful operation.

Project Management

The project management program not only introduces you to the concepts and field of project management, but provides the tools to apply the knowledge. From business to manufacturing, and leadership to ownership, skills in project management benefits a wide range of careers.

Global Logistics

With everyone from small shops to corporations relying on international trade, you can become a vital link in this chain of commerce. Our program prepares you for a career in transportation, international logistics, and global supply chain management industries.