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Accountant Resume Example

Accounting resumes are a signal-heavy filter: CPA, close cycle, audit exposure, systems (NetSuite, SAP). This template puts every one of them in the top half.

What recruiters look for

  • CPA / license status high in the header
  • Show close-cycle days and any reductions
  • Name the ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks)
  • Include one audit or controls-remediation win

Frequently asked questions

CPA required?

Not for staff roles. Required for most senior / manager listings. If in progress, note the number of parts passed.

GAAP or IFRS on the resume?

Whichever the target company uses. US public: GAAP. Multinational: both.

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Alex Morgan

Senior Accountant · Close & Controls

casey@example.com+1 617 555 0155Boston, MAyourwebsite.com

Summary

CPA with 5 years in corporate accounting at high-growth SaaS. Owned the monthly close, cut cycle from 12 days to 5, and led remediation of two material-weakness controls ahead of a Series C audit.

Experience

Senior Accountant · Halcyon
2022 — Present · Boston, MA
  • Reduced monthly close cycle from 12 days to 5 by automating journal entries and standardizing accruals.
  • Led remediation of two material-weakness controls ahead of Series C audit — cleared with no deficiencies.
  • Owned ASC 606 revenue recognition for a $28M ARR SaaS book.

Education

Bentley University · BS, Accounting
2015 — 2019 · Waltham, MA

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Skills

Month-end closeNetSuiteUS GAAPRevenue recognition (ASC 606)AuditSOX controlsExcel

Languages

English (Native)

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) · Massachusetts
2021

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