Students learn Canadian payroll, financial accounting, computerized accounting, personal income tax preparation and business communication while working with QuickBooks, Sage 50, Sage 300 ERP, Microsoft Excel and SAP Financial Accounting (SAP FI). The program is designed to help graduates become job-ready and career-ready for accounting and payroll roles in a wide range of organizations.
Become an Accounting and Payroll Administrator
Accounting and payroll professionals help organizations maintain accurate financial records, process employee pay, manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare reports and meet payroll compliance requirements. Their work supports daily business operations and helps employers make informed financial decisions.
Metro College of Technology’s Accounting and Payroll Administration program introduces students to financial accounting, bookkeeping, Canadian payroll, general ledger procedures and computerized accounting. Students build practical skills that can be applied in private companies, public organizations, professional services firms and not-for-profit organizations.
Why Choose a Career in Accounting and Payroll Administration?
Accounting, bookkeeping and payroll skills are used in almost every industry. Graduates can pursue entry-level accounting and payroll jobs with small businesses, large corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, professional services firms and not-for-profit organizations.
This career may suit people who value accuracy, organization, problem-solving and responsible handling of confidential information. With experience and further professional development, accounting clerks, bookkeepers and payroll administrators may progress into more specialized accounting, payroll or financial administration roles.
Is This Career a Good Fit for You?
A career in accounting and payroll administration may be a good fit if you:
- Pay close attention to details and numerical accuracy.
- Enjoy organizing records, solving practical problems and meeting deadlines.
- Can handle confidential financial and employee information responsibly.
- Communicate clearly with coworkers, clients and government agencies.
- Are willing to learn accounting software, payroll rules and changing workplace procedures.
How Metro College’s Program Prepares You
The following are the program subjects
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint and Outlook
- MS Excel
- MS Access
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Accounting Project
- Canadian Payroll
- QuickBooks
- Sage 50 Accounting (Simply Accounting)
- Sage 300 ERP (ACCPAC ERP)
- Financial Accounting
- Professional Development
- Computerized Accounting with SAP FI
- Personal Income Tax Preparation
- Payroll Compliance Legislation
- Payroll Fundamentals I
- Payroll Fundamentals II
- Accounting Co-op Placement (optional)
Hands-on training: practical training; financial records; general ledger; accounts payable and receivable; payroll processing; personal income tax; Canadian income tax preparation; spreadsheet skills; Microsoft Office; business communication; job-ready; career-ready.
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Admission Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or passing an entrance test for mature candidates
- Basic computer skill
- Passing an admission interview
Please note that meeting the above requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
Our learning partners:
What You Will Learn
- Payroll Administration
- QuickBooks Online
- Sage 50 & 300 ERP
- Tax Preparation
Certification Preparation
- Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification
- QuickBooks Certification
- Sage 50 Accounting Certification
Career opportunities upon graduation
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to take the Payroll Compliance Practitioner certification and to work as:
Financial assistance may be available if you qualify. Please visit OSAP website for more information.
If you want to know more about the PCP certificate exam, please visit the National Payroll Institute website.
Selected Employers that have hired our graduates
Accounting and payroll professionals are employed across the Canadian economy. Metro graduates and professionals in this field may work for accounting firms, payroll providers, financial institutions, government organizations, healthcare employers, manufacturers, retailers and other organizations that maintain financial and payroll records.
Why Study at Metro College?
For more than 25 years, Metro College of Technology has provided career-focused education in Toronto. The Accounting and Payroll Administration program emphasizes practical learning, current workplace software and the accounting, payroll and communication skills used in Canadian organizations. Students choose Metro for a supportive learning environment, experienced instruction and flexible study options designed for adult learners.
- Career-focused training
- Practical learning approach
- Experienced instructors
- Student support
- Employment-oriented curriculum
- Great potential for career growth
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
The program provides Canadian payroll and payroll compliance training that may support students who plan to work toward the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation. The National Payroll Institute sets the current education, membership and work-experience requirements.
Graduates may pursue entry-level roles such as Accounting Clerk, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, Financial Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Receivable Clerk.
Government Financial Assistance, including OSAP, and Better Jobs Ontario may be available to eligible students. Visitors should review Metro’s dedicated funding pages for current information.
No. You can study from anywhere Online, in Ontario.
Yes, aligned with CompTIA pathways.
Approximately 820 hours.
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Financial aid may be available if you qualify. For more information, click here.