Accounting and Payroll Administration (Saint John) at NBCC - New Brunswick Community College - Program overview

Program overview

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Last updated on 2025-07-14

Program overview

Program Overview

All businesses depend on the bottom line. Accountants and payroll administrators are significant players in financial departments, ensuring that critical accounting functions such as payroll and benefits are correctly calculated, reported accurately, and employees are paid on time. At NBCC, you'll learn how to process payroll information, determine employee pay and benefit entitlements, and become proficient in accounting software. Complementary administrative training and problem-solving skills are also included, along with direct industry experience through a work practicum.

If you enjoy keeping things organized and working with numbers and data, you could become a vital asset as an accounting and payroll administrator. Enroll today and build a dynamic career where your numbers knowledge impacts an organization’s financial well-being and people daily.

Program Structure

The Accounting and Payroll Administration program is designed to be completed within one academic year of full-time study. This certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for various roles in accounting and payroll. Key features of the program structure include:

Blended delivery format, combining online and in-person learning.
Work practicum to gain direct industry experience.
Complementary administrative training and problem-solving skills.

Students will engage in a variety of areas of study, including financial accounting, payroll, and business communication, ensuring a well-rounded education that meets the demands of the industry.

Featured Experiences

Work practicum that allows students to apply their learning in a real-world setting.
Hands-on experience with accounting software to enhance technical skills.
Opportunities to develop problem-solving and administrative skills.

The program emphasizes practical learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the workforce upon graduation.

Career Options

Graduates of the Accounting and Payroll Administration program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

Payroll Administrator: Responsible for processing payroll, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing employee benefits.
Accounting Clerk: Prepares and processes bills, manages payables and receivables, and assists in financial reporting.
Bookkeeper: Maintains accurate financial records, manages transactions, and prepares financial statements for businesses.
Accounting Technician: Supports accountants by preparing financial documents, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Self-Employed Accountant: Many graduates choose to start their own accounting practices, providing services to various clients.

The skills acquired in this program open doors to numerous opportunities in both private and public sector organizations, making graduates highly sought after in the job market.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

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Last updated on 2025-07-14

Program overview

Academic Requirements

For students interested in the Accounting and Payroll Administration Certificate program at Saint John, here are the key Academic Requirements:

International Students:

Documents must be officially translated into English.
Minimum credentials required are indicated; however, higher education may also be considered.
Proof of language of instruction and grading scale would be helpful and may speed up the evaluation process.
Transcripts must show:
- Last year of Grammar or Literature credit.
- Last year of Math credit obtained.
- Last two years of sciences if required for your profile of consideration.
- Postsecondary credentials may be required for some programs.

Special Notes:

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

We want our students to be well-positioned for success and be able to participate in all NBCC educational activities. Therefore, all international and Permanent Resident applicants to NBCC must demonstrate adequate academic English proficiency.

NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. An applicant may be exempt if:

the applicant's first language is English; or,
a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years; or,
a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years.

Successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC’s English proficiency requirement.

The following English proficiency tests can be submitted to NBCC for admission consideration:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only
- Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test)
Duolingo English Test
- Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
Cambridge English
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) - Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
- Minimum score of 60
The Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST)
- Minimum score of 4.5 with no subtest less than 4.0
PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60

If you do not meet the English language requirements for admission to NBCC programs, you can apply directly to one of our English language training partners for a pathway program.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.

Not meeting the minimum language requirements?

You may still be able to apply!