Accountant Resume Example

Accounting resumes need to be precise. Recruiters scan for credentials (CPA), software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP), and the size of the books you've handled.

How to write a accountant resume

• List CPA or other credentials prominently in the summary.
• Specify the type of accounting (audit, tax, controller, AP/AR) and the size of the company or portfolio.
• Quantify what you can: month-end close timeline, audit findings, dollar value handled.
• List software fluency: NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Workday, Excel.

Keywords ATS software looks for

CPA · GAAP · Month-end close · Reconciliation · NetSuite · QuickBooks · Audit · Excel

Sample accountant resume

CPA-licensed senior accountant with 7 years of experience leading month-end close and external audit support for mid-market SaaS companies. Cut close cycle from 12 days to 6 at Linnea SaaS.

Senior Accountant — Linnea SaaS (Apr 2022–Present)

• Lead the month-end close for a $48M ARR SaaS business; reduced close cycle from 12 days to 6.
• Owned the relationship with external auditors; clean opinion three years running with zero adjusting entries.
• Designed the revenue recognition framework for new product line under ASC 606.

Staff Accountant — Brennan & Co. CPAs (Aug 2018–Mar 2022)

• Performed audit and review work for a portfolio of 14 mid-market clients across SaaS, retail, and professional services.
• Mentored two interns annually through the busy season.

Skills

CPA · GAAP · ASC 606 · NetSuite · QuickBooks · Excel · Month-end close · External audit