Build essential accounting skills by integrating payroll processing, expense management, QuickBooks operations, and vendor communications into real workplace scenarios. You'll develop proficiency in federal payroll withholdings, expense report auditing, chart of accounts navigation, and professional vendor correspondence. This hands-on course combines fundamental accounting principles with practical software skills, preparing you for entry-level accounting assistant roles.

Payroll, Expense Management, and QuickBooks Accounting

Payroll, Expense Management, and QuickBooks Accounting
This course is part of Accounting Assistant Professional Certificate

Instructor: Professionals from the Industry
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What you'll learn
Process payroll data with federal withholding compliance and create systematic checklists for accurate employee payment verification procedures.
Audit expense reports against company policies, identify non-compliant items, and calculate approved reimbursement amounts effectively.
Navigate QuickBooks Chart of Accounts, record business transactions with proper classification, and generate vendor spending reports.
Establish vendor communication protocols, diagram escalation workflows, and maintain comprehensive interaction logs for payment disputes.
Skills you'll gain
- Accounting Records
- Verification And Validation
- Administrative Support
- Document Management
- Payroll Processing
- Ledgers (Accounting)
- Billing & Invoicing
- Payroll Tax
- Workflow Management
- Expense Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Accounting Systems
- Payroll Administration
- Accounts Payable
- Communication Planning
- Project Documentation
- Data Entry
- Compliance Management
- Expense Reports
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