Payroll Associate (Entry Level)

Entry-level payroll specialists assist in processing payroll by accurately inputting employee data, calculating wages, preparing reports, handling inquiries, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with payroll laws.

This program features courses designed for new payroll specialists, industry support staff, and those pursuing the Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC). It focuses on essential skills for maintaining compliance, avoiding penalties, and preparing for the FPC exam, covering payroll concepts, calculations, benefits, reporting, taxes, record-keeping, accounting, and administration.

Students entering this program should have basic math and computer skills, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and proficient problem-solving skills.

Students will be better prepared to work effectively as Payroll Associates. Jobs and careers in this field are available in a broad range of privately held companies, government agencies, and for-profit and non-profit organizations. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/​.

Program Course Sequence

Classes can be taken in any order.