Accountant resume example

Accounting resumes are screened for credentials (CPA), systems (SAP, QuickBooks) and accuracy. This example puts them up front and quantifies the work.

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What makes this Accountant resume work

List CPA (or CPA-track) and your ERP systems near the top — they're common ATS filters.
Quantify: accounts reconciled, month-end close time reduced, errors caught, cost savings.
Name the standards you work to (GAAP, IFRS) and the modules you own (AP, AR, GL).
Show accuracy and audit outcomes — clean audits, zero material findings.
Keep it conservative and clean; a single-column ATS template suits finance roles.

Skills & keywords ATS looks for

CPAGAAPIFRSQuickBooksSAPOraclereconciliationaccounts payableaccounts receivablegeneral ledgermonth-end closefinancial reportingauditExcel

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FAQ

Do I need a CPA on my resume?

It's a strong signal and often a keyword filter. List it if you have it, or note 'CPA candidate / in progress' if you're working toward it.

Which systems should I list?

The ERP and tools in the job posting that you know — SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks — plus advanced Excel.

How do I quantify accounting work?

Close-cycle days reduced, number of accounts/entities, dollar value reconciled, audit findings, and process savings.