Accounting and Payroll Administrator

Eastern College’s Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma program helps you build job-ready skills for today’s financial workplaces. You’ll train in accounting software used by businesses across Canada, including Sage 50, QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. You’ll also learn to manage budgets, process payroll, create financial reports and understand Canadian payroll legislation and tax requirements.

This program also helps you develop strong communication and problem-solving skills, so you can work confidently with clients, coworkers and business partners in any professional environment.

Program Duration
60 weeks in-class (includes a 10-week field placement)
33 weeks online self-study (no field placement)

Your Path to Professional Credentials
Graduates are eligible to pursue the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation through the National Payroll Institute. This widely recognized credential shows employers that you’re prepared to take on payroll responsibilities with accuracy and confidence.

Future Career Opportunities
Our graduates step into roles like Payroll and Benefits Administrator, Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk and Junior Accountant.

Flexible learning formats that fit your life
Whether you’re switching careers, updating your skills or taking your first step into a new field, we have learning styles that fit your lifestyle. Study online with live, instructor-led classes, or learn in person on campus. Both options offer hands-on training and career placement support, so you can choose the format that works best for your schedule.