Penn-Foster | Career Diploma - Payroll Clerk

Students in Penn Foster's Payroll Clerk Career Diploma have the opportunity to learn administrative and mathematical skills. Read more to learn about the Payroll Clerk Career Diploma at Penn Foster.

Official Program Name:

Payroll Clerk

School Offering Program:

Penn Foster

Degree Level:

Career Diploma

Program Prerequisites:

Students applying for the Payroll Clerk Career Diploma should be interested in numbers. Strong organizational skills are also a bonus. Applicants to Penn Foster should have a high school diploma or the equivalent; some programs may have additional admissions requirements.

Program Description:

The Payroll Clerk Career Diploma at Penn Foster is designed to teach students how to become payroll clerks for companies across various industries. Students will have the opportunity to learn several financial, organizational, and administrative skills through the curriculum. Courses cover topics such as how to check financial records for accuracy, how to report financial transactions, and how to keep track of employee time and compensation. At the end of the program, students could be eligible to sit for the National Bookkeepers Association (NBA) Payroll Certification Exam.

Learning Format:

Online

Program Length:

13 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Financial Aid Available:

Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships. Contact Penn Foster's financial aid office for more information.