Accounting Assistant

Bachelor Location
UW-Stout | UW-Superior | UW-Whitewater | UM Crookston | Bellevue University | Concordia University Wisconsin | Franklin University | Lakeland University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | Northland College
Potential Careers
Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Bookkeeper
Career Pathway
Accounting
Required Credits/Time
30 Credits
Program Type
Technical Diploma
Program
Accounting Assistant

GIVING

Invest in the future

ALUMNI

Explore ways to stay connected

Donate today.
Create a legacy by investing in the future of our students and your community.

You make a difference.

Your gift may be the one thing that makes college a possibility for a student. Often our students face individual struggles and the Northwood Tech Foundation continues to provide important financial assistance to those we serve. Each year the Foundation awards hundreds of scholarships and is the key resource for emergency student grants and loans.

There are many ways you can help, from volunteering on the scholarship review committee, to establishing a scholarship or making a financial contribution. Regardless of how you give, your generosity is greatly appreciated by the Foundation and our students.

Contact Us - foundation@northwoodtech.edu

Learn more about the Foundation

416

students were awarded Northwood Tech scholarships in FY2024.

$186,218

was issued in scholarships in FY2024.

$178,826

was issued for Student Assistance, Institutional and Other Student Support.

No matter your path at Northwood Tech, we want to hear from you.  

Tell your story.

Stay connected.

Contact Us at alumni@northwoodtech.edu

Northwood Tech will keep you updated about new professional development opportunities and what's happening on campus.

Find us on Facebook

 

Get AlumNews, our quarterly Alumni e-newsletter, delivered to your inbox!

Subscribe

2024 Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumni Award was created to honor career achievement and community service. Annually since 1992, the College has presented Distinguished Alumni Awards to outstanding diploma and degree graduates. Alumni selected for the award have distinguished themselves professionally in their careers and have demonstrated extensive service to the college and their community. 

Rena is a 2005 graduate of the Barber/Cosmetology program.

"My education provided the foundation for success in both my personal and professional life in a multitude of ways. Not only did it provide me with the training I needed to succeed in my field, but it also helped me in developing the mindset to set and achieve goals. In addition, [as a business owner,] being an alumni in the program has offered an advantage in hiring talented applicants."

Volunteer.
Alumni are welcome to volunteer at various Foundation events throughout the year.

Join.
Each campus has an active alumni association that plans various activities and events.

Stay up-to-date.
Opt-in to receive AlumNews, our quarterly e-mail newsletter.

Give. 
Donations of time, money and various in-kind items are all great ways to pay it forward.

YOUR investment, THEIR future.

Young woman smiles at a friend while conversing at a table.

Giving

Give a single gift, a sustaining donation or create an endowment. As little as a couple hundred dollars can make the difference to keep a student in college. 

Learn More About Giving

Two girls sit studying at a table with a large group of yellow flowers in the foreground.

About the Foundation

The Northwood Tech Foundation works to ensure your gift has a great impact from scholarships, to emergency student grants and loans. 

Learn More About the Foundation

 

Young male student uses a computer in the Learning Commons

Find Out About Scholarships

A few minutes of time can turn into hundreds of dollars. 

 

Young man sits at a booth in Ashland with headphones in and working at a laptop.

Request a Transcript

Order an official transcript from Northwood Tech. 

 

ABOUT US

Learn more about Northwood Tech's goals.

NORTHWOOD TECH'S ROOTS

Learn about Northwood Tech's history

Learning is our passion.

Quality Education for You and Your Community

Northwood Tech is a top-ranked college serving the northwest region of Wisconsin with multiple convenient locations and offerings, including career-focused degree and certificate programs, customized training for businesses and a wide array of personal and career enrichment courses. It's no wonder Northwood Tech serves one in 16 people in the community.

Northwood Tech is committed to making your experience meaningful and professional with faculty and staff who care about your individual success. 

See Northwood Tech's Mission and Vision

See what students and graduates have to say about their Northwood Tech experience. 

95%

of Northwood Tech graduates are employed within six months.

Top 150

U.S. Community Colleges

-Aspen Institute

$43,258

average annual starting salary for graduates

2025 Military Friendly® School

A leader in technical education for over a century.

A Pillar in the Community

Before Northwood Tech came to fruition, there was a vision to train a dynamic workforce over 100 years ago. 

  • 1912 - Industrial, Commercial, Continuing Evening School founded in Superior, one of the first technical schools in Wisconsin.
  • 1972 - The Wisconsin Indianhead Vocational, Technical and Adult Education District was created to serve NW Wisconsin.
  • 1978 - District name changed to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. 
  • 1987 - Name became Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
  • 2021 - Name became Northwood Technical College

To remain a resource for individuals in the communities, Northwood Tech constantly evolves with current industry demands, providing reliable career preparation now and in the future.

See Northwood Tech's Mission and Vision

With over 100 years of innovative education, we continue to focus on “Learning First”. Check out this snapshot of the college throughout the years on our journey to becoming Northwood Technical College.

Over 100 years of technical education experience

60+

career areas 

4:1

Four dollars back to the community for every tax dollar spent on technical education

Graduates reported a 54% increase in salary five years after graduation

FOCUSING ON your SUCCESS

Book Icon

Check out Northwood Tech's leadership including the president, deans and the Board of Trustees. 

View Leadership and Board

A quality, affordable education serving your regional community

BECOME A STUDENT

Get admitted with three easy steps

WHY CHOOSE NORTHWOOD TECH?

Learn what makes Northwood Tech stand out

Navigating the college application process can be confusing and intimidating – especially if you haven't been in school in a while or are a first-time college student. Demystify the process here. 

Get admitted.

Northwood Tech has a simple three-step admissions process you can complete in one visit.

Preparation is key. You'll want to take the time to research your career area of choice, what program is the best fit for you and gather all of your documents. If you need to take the ACCUPLACER placement assessment, you'll also want to make sure you brush-up on the skills you'll need to do well. Online resources and the Academic Support Center instructors are available to help you with that. In your final step, the counselor will meet with you to walk through your goals and help you foresee and overcome any obstacles to your success. 

Bottom line - Northwood Tech is here to help you experience success, every step of the way.

Earn credits for what you already know.

Get the one-on-one support you need.

Top-ranked education at an affordable price.

Start at Northwood Tech. 

Save up to half the cost on tuition compared to a 4-year education.

Support for Your Success 

Support for success, Friendly atmosphere

Northwood Tech wants you to succeed. After making the transfer from a large university to Northwood Tech or watching stereotypical college life on TV, students are often surprised by how much effort instructors and staff make to get to know them and take into account their individual needs. At Northwood Tech, you won't find a lecture hall of 300, or even 100, students. It simply doesn't exist. Class sizes are small, so you won't be forgotten.

Students here come from all walks of life, from someone straight out of high school, to those switching careers later in life. You'll find a friendly, accepting atmosphere, where students learn from instructors and each other through their varying viewpoints and experience that make classroom discussions richer and more fulfilling.

 

92%

of graduates are employed within six months of graduating

$43,258

average annual starting salary for two-year technical diploma graduates

$45,330

average annual starting salary for associate degree graduates

Ranked in Top 150 community colleges nationwide by Aspen Institute 

Get yourself ready, so you can enter college with confidence. Here are some things you'll need to think about before taking the plunge.

Preparing for College

Get a feel for our campus culture, newly renovated spaces, faculty and staff. Find out if Northwood Tech is the right place for you. 

Visit a Campus

If you are a veteran or a child or spouse of a veteran, Northwood Tech will help you navigate the college experience each step of the way.

Get Veteran Support

SKILLS FOR LIFE

Advance your life or career

BUSINESS TRAINING

Get customized training and more

You have goals to start a new career, update your skills or learn a new hobby. Northwood Tech offers the classes you need at convenient times and locations to fit your lifestyle. 

Convenient experiences to enhance your life and career

Northwood Tech believes that education is a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. Continuing education courses are a great way to expose yourself to a variety of interesting subjects. 

  • Life and Leisure - Take fun and exciting classes to enhance your hobbies, skills and life.
  • Professional Development - Obtain or renew a certification or licensure and take other professional development classes.
  • Customized Business Training - Receive training developed for your employees and business goals.

 

Two EMTs administering medical assistance to a patient in the back of an ambulance

Learn from local experts

Convenient class times and locations 

Customized training for businesses and their employees

Hundreds of classes to choose from

Northwood Tech is first in training solutions for your business.

Flexible. Convenient. Customized. 

Maximize your potential with Northwood Tech's workforce education and training resources. 

Business and industry services include:

  • Customized training and services
  • Business consultations tailored to your needs
  • Professional development seminars, conferences, certifications and licensures
  • Full service conference center facilities for you team meeting, retreat or staff event
  • Specialized equipment and technology
  • Resources and partnerships
  • Flexible learning options

Customized Business Training

 

Learn from local experts

On-site training available at your business

Customized training specific to your needs

95%

of employers say Northwood Tech is important to the overall success of their business

ENHANCE YOUR LIFE and YOUR CAREER

Woman works on finance on a computer in a standard business classroom

Professional Development

Develop or advance your skills to support your professional goals. Classes in business, health, human services, safety, trades and industry are available in a range of skill levels. 

 

Middle-aged man in glasses works on a computer with two screens in a business classroom.

Professional Development Classes

Many careers in today's workforce require short-term training. Northwood Tech offers a variety of specialized training so you can obtain or renew your certification or licensure. 

 

Woman gets her airway cleared by a paramedic

Public Safety & Emergency Services

Northwood Tech offers a full range of specialized training in emergency medical services, fire services and law enforcement. These courses and in-services will let you focus on a specific set of skills required to enhance your ability to do you job. 

 

Orange cone sitting on tar

Driver Training

Northwood Tech is dedicated to improving the safety on Wisconsin's roadways. Whether you're a new driver, motorcycle enthusiast or wishing to examine your driving behavior, Northwood Tech is certified by the Department of Transportation to provide traffic safety programs. 

Woman roles out a blue yoga mat

Life & Leisure

Life & Leisure classes promote lifelong learning for personal enrichment. You'll discover a variety of classes in art, computers & technology, DIY, healthy living, home & leisure, safety & EMS and lifelong learning. 

 

several paint brushes laying on a canvas with brightly colored paint, a modern abstract

Life & Leisure Classes

Discover new hobbies and pursue a topic you've always wanted to explore. Find classes in art, cooking, health and more. 

 

Conferences and Events

Attend training, seminars or workshops of all various types.

 

Taking a class at Northwood Tech has never been easier. Search for a continuing education class that aligns with your interest, schedule and budget. 

Find a Class

Man grinds a pipe end as part of a customized training class in a WITC classroom

Customized Business Training and Consulting

Get customized solutions designed for you and your business. Northwood Tech will work with you to develop a training plan that meets your needs. Whether you need onsite training, online courses or Northwood Tech's facilities, Northwood Tech will help you promote success internally and improve your bottom line. 

Learn More

Two students sitting in Northwood Tech lounge

Continuing Education Course Catalog

Inside you will find a variety of informative and exciting Professional Development and Life & Leisure courses, designed to enhance your learning experience. We are pleased to continue to provide these learning opportunities for you! Courses are offered in a variety of instructional formats, including:

Learn More

4 CAMPUSES

Learn what it's like to attend Northwood Tech.

CLOSE TO HOME

Find the right campus for you

Northwood Tech is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and personalized instruction. Outside of studies, there are a variety of clubs, organizations and student activities.

The Northwood Tech Experience

Northwood Tech is a diverse community of students who all have one thing in common: they all aspire to make a better future for themselves and/or their loved ones. 

At Northwood Tech, you won't just be a number lost among the many faces of a lecture hall; you'll be in solidarity with your fellow classmates who are here to forge a better future and the instructors and staff who want to help make that happen for you. 

You'll develop lifelong connections with students, staff and instructors who care about your success and will help to steer you in the direction of your goals. 

Northwood Tech has four campuses and three outreach centers throughout Northwest Wisconsin. With seven convenient locations, you're sure to find a Northwood Tech campus for you. 

A Campus Near You

You can attend Northwood Tech close to home or choose from one of Northwood Tech's other campuses, if your goal is to move farther away. 

Student housing options are available off-site near Northwood Tech's Ashland, Rice Lake and Superior campuses, if you're seeking a traditional college experience.

Each campus varies geographically from waterfalls, rivers or lakes and rural life to nearby urban life. Whatever experience you're seeking, Northwood Tech has a campus for you. 

Students sit out on a bright sunny patio at table with blue and gold umbrellas.

EXPLORE our CAMPUSES

External view of the Ashland Main Entrance

Ashland

2100 Beaser Ave. Ashland, WI 54806

The Ashland campus is located in a charming community, rich in arts and nature along the shores of Lake Superior and immersed among some of Wisconsin's most breathtaking scenery. The campus is centrally located to many area recreational attractions including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, thousands of acres of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, countless pristine inland lakes, waterfalls and miles of rivers and streams. Ashland is a recreational playground for hunters, anglers, boaters, skiers, snowmobilers, hikers, kayakers, campers and anyone who enjoys the outdoors. 

Explore Campus

Visit us on Facebook

Exterior view of New Richmond campus

New Richmond

1019 S. Knowles Ave. New Richmond, WI 54017

The New Richmond campus offers an abundance of recreational and cultural activities. The campus is situated in the beautiful St. Croix Valley and only a 40-minute drive to the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Sprinkled with parks and nature retreats throughout the city, New Richmond lives up to its slogan “The City Beautiful”.

Explore Campus

Visit us on Facebook

Outside view of the Rice Lake campus on a sunny day

Rice Lake

1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI 54868

Found directly in Northwood Tech Rice Lake campus backyard is the Cedar Side Walking Trail, which follows the Red Cedar River for 3.5 miles where eagles, deer and other wildlife visit regularly. The largest city in the county, Rice Lake has a small-town feel with the big-city benefits of commerce, manufacturing, health and education. This Wisconsin Northwoods area has something for everyone–great fishing, hiking, biking and ATVing, as well as shopping, dining, live theatre and more.

Explore Campus

Visit us on Facebook

Outside view of the Superior campus

Superior

600 N. 21st St. Superior, WI 54880

Originally founded in 1912, the Superior campus is the first Northwood Tech campus. Superior is nestled on the western tip of the Great Lake Superior and is known for not only its access to the largest freshwater lake in the world, but for its historical roots, roaring waterfalls and colorful events.

Explore Campus

Visit us on Facebook

Hayward Outreach Center

15618 Windrose Lane, Suite 106
Hayward, WI 54843

Conveniently located near downtown Hayward, you’ll be able to get a start on select programs and classes and have access to Northwood Tech services while staying close to home.

Explore Center

Balsam Lake Outreach Center

400 Polk County Plaza
Balsam Lake, WI 54810

Northwood Tech's newest outreach center provides education to Polk County and surrounding areas. 

Explore Center

Ladysmith Outreach Center

1104 W. Lake Ave., Suite 1
Ladysmith, WI 54848

Discover the ways you can start your education close to home at the Ladysmith Outreach Center. You’ll be able to get a start on select programs and classes and have access to Northwood Tech services without the commute to campus.

Explore Center

Health Education Center

505 Pine Ridge Drive
Shell Lake, WI 54871

The Shell Lake location provides health-related education to the Northwood Tech district. The center is geographically centered in the district for convenience.

Explore

TOUR a CAMPUS

Picture of a student relaxed on a couch in the WITC-Ashland commons area
Image of WITC-Rice Lake's "The Hub" with students sitting at tables
Image of a student relaxing and studying in the WITC-New Richmond commons area
Image of Northwood Tech's commons area with students sitting at tables on the Superior Campus

Get a snapshot of life on campus. Experience hands-on learning and visit with instructors and students to get a real feel for your program of interest. Contact an admissions advisor at the campus of your choice to schedule a tour or classroom shadow. 

Set Up a Tour

Subscribe to

Take the Next Step

Are you ready to experience success? Northwood Tech staff are standing by to support you in reaching your educational and career goals, so do it. Take the leap.