Accounting Resume Sample

The accounting resume sample is a guide that can be used to build an effective and powerful resume that highlights your experience, skills, and education. This will be the first impression that an employer has of your accounting skills and abilities.

Use keywords & action verbs when constructing your accounting resume - examine the example statement below:

"Managed over 1,000 accounts receivable and payable accounts working directly with the Chief Financial Officer."

Construct your resume, using the accounting resume sample, in such a way that it is unique to your skills & qualifications. Emphasize how you will benefit the organization.

Jim Miller
123 City Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
233-555-9876
jim@mydomain.com

OBJECTIVE

Accounting Assistant position that will expand and develop my skills to contribute to organizational effectiveness.

EDUCATION

Illinois State University, 1996-2000
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Summa Cum Laude GPA 3.90/4.00

CAREER PROFILE

• Detailed-oriented, efficient professional with extensive experience in accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
• Effective at multi-tasking with competent project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Peformed accounts payable functions for construction expenses processing weekly demand checks for over 75 vendors.
• Coordinated monthly payroll functions for 200+ employees.
• Prepared company accounts and tax returns for 3 independent audits attaining an excellence in service award by the Accounting Auditors Compliance Foundation.

• Utilized remote access to assist with payroll, tax, and accounting processing.
• Developed automated monthly sales tax payment system reducing processing errors by 15% and increasing productivity by over 25%.
• Implemented Rapid Tax Refund & Same Day Refund service for individual customers.

This sample is designed to provide you with an example of what a accounting resume may look like. Research your accounting career alternatives and organizations of interest prior to writing your resume.