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A strong accountant resume leads with measurable financial impact, not a list of duties: days to close, dollars reconciled, audit findings reduced, and forecast accuracy. Keep it to one clean single-column page so Applicant Tracking Systems parse GAAP, general-ledger, and reconciliation keywords, and mirror the ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks) and standards named in the posting. Below is a complete, ATS-friendly accountant resume example you can open in the free builder, plus the skills and keywords to include.

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Nathan Brooks

Senior Accountant

nathan.brooks@email.com · (704) 555-0192 · Charlotte, NC · linkedin.com/in/nathanbrookscpa

Experience

Senior Accountant, Summit Financial GroupSep 2021 – Present

Charlotte, NC

  • Own full-cycle month-end close across three entities in NetSuite, cutting close time from 10 to 6 business days.
  • Reconcile $42M in monthly intercompany activity with zero unposted items at year-end audit.
  • Reduced audit findings 30% by implementing SOX-compliant controls over journal-entry approvals.
  • Automated recurring accruals and variance reporting in Excel and Power BI, saving 12 hours per close.
Staff Accountant, Piedmont Manufacturing Co.Jun 2019 – Aug 2021

Charlotte, NC

  • Processed 1,200+ vendor invoices monthly at 99.4% accuracy, cutting the AP approval cycle from 11 to 6 days.
  • Reconciled 25 GL accounts monthly, resolving $120K in previously unmatched transactions.
  • Supported external audits with PBC schedules, passing two consecutive audits with zero adjustments.

Skills

  • Accounting & compliance: GAAP, Month-end close, Account reconciliation, General ledger, AP/AR, Variance analysis, SOX compliance
  • Software & systems: Oracle NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, BlackLine, Power BI

Education

B.S. Accounting, University of North Carolina at CharlotteAug 2015 – May 2019

Charlotte, NC · 3.7 GPA

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Listing duties ("responsible for reconciliations") instead of outcomes with numbers — days-to-close, dollars reconciled, findings cut.
  • Omitting GAAP, general ledger, and month-end close keywords, the top reasons accounting resumes get filtered before a human reads them.
  • Using a two-column or graphic template that hides GL, AP/AR, and software keywords from older ERP-era ATS parsers.
  • Writing "accounting software" instead of naming QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or Excel the posting actually asks for.
  • Vague scope claims ("handled large accounts") with no dollar figures, entity counts, or reconciliation volumes to back them.

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Frequently asked questions

How long should an accountant resume be?

One page for entry-level and most staff accountants; two pages is fine for 8+ years, senior or controller roles, or extensive systems and certifications. Keep it single-column so ATS parses your GL, close, and reconciliation keywords cleanly.

Which accounting certifications matter most on a resume?

The CPA is the most recognized and often required for senior and public roles; the CMA is valued for corporate/management accounting and FP&A. List credential status (licensed, candidate, or exam sections passed) near the top, since many roles filter on it first.

How do I quantify accounting achievements?

Use three number types: close-cycle days (11 to 7), dollar scope of accounts owned ($42M reconciled), and reconciliation or variance counts (28 GL accounts, findings cut 30%). Add cost savings and forecast accuracy where you have them.

How do I write an entry-level accountant resume with no full-time experience?

Lead with your degree and GAAP coursework, internships, and any hands-on work in QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Excel. Quantify what you can — accounts reconciled, entries posted, errors reduced — and list CPA exam progress if you've started.