One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information that must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND at least 44 quarter (29 semester) credit hours from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school that includes 8 quarter (5 semester) hours in accounting, business, or finance; OR. One year of experience analyzing, calculating, recording, and maintaining routine financial information and must include accounting, data, or payroll processing AND possession of a payroll certification from an accredited college, university, or vocational-technical school.