Accountant Resume Example
Accounting resumes are read for accuracy, standards and systems. Make your certifications, close process and software easy to spot.
Use this example Template: ATS Accounting
Summary example
Detail-oriented accountant (CPA) with [X] years of general ledger, close and audit experience. Known for clean books and on-time closes.
Example bullet points for a Accountant
- Managed month-end close for [N] entities, shortening it from [X] to [Y] days
- Prepared financial statements under US GAAP for [company size] business
- Reconciled [N] accounts monthly with zero unresolved variances
- Supported annual audit with no adjustments
- Automated [N] journal entries in [ERP], saving [X] hours per month
- Prepared sales-tax and 1099 filings for [N] states
- Shortened month-end close from [X] to [Y] days by automating reconciliations
- Built a three-statement model used to plan a [$X] annual budget
- Identified [$X] in cost savings through vendor and spend analysis
- Supported [N] audits with zero material findings
Replace the [brackets] with your own numbers and facts. Never claim results you didn't achieve.
Skills to include
- US GAAP
- Month-End Close
- Reconciliations
- Financial Statements
- QuickBooks
- NetSuite
- Excel
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Audit Support
- Tax Compliance
Tips for a Accountant resume
- Put CPA or CPA-eligible status right after your name or in the summary.
- List the ERP and accounting software you use daily.
- Show improvements to close time or accuracy.
- Keep formatting simple — accounting recruiters favor traditional layouts.
- Run the built-in resume checker and paste the job description into the keyword match before you download.
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