About the Program

CDI College's Accounting and Payroll Administration program, offered at five Alberta campuses and fully online, builds a solid foundation in general office skills, bookkeeping, computerized accounting, and payroll. You'll graduate job-ready with practical expertise employers across Alberta look for from day one.

What You'll Learn

• Bookkeeping fundamentals including journal entries, account adjustments, and financial statement analysis
• Computerized accounting with Sage 50, from general ledger through payroll and inventory setup, budgets, and account reconciliation
• Payroll processing and the office administration skills that support day-to-day business operations
• Professional workplace and communication skills to transition smoothly into your first accounting role

Career Opportunities

Roles: Accounting Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper, Office Administrator in Alberta businesses, accounting firms, and public organizations

Why it matters: Every organization needs accurate books and on-time payroll regardless of the economy. Alberta employers consistently hire graduates who arrive already fluent in the software and processes their offices run on.