Sample Accounting Resume

Accounting Resume Sample

To make sure that you've included everything you should - and omitted everything you should - consider looking into an accounting resume sample or two and compare it to your own accounting resume. Have you created it using the right format? Have you written it with a specific purpose in mind? Will it be able to pass at least two screening tests from two different people? Does your resume sell your unique candidacy to the hiring manager and any "middleman" who may view it before calling you for an interview?

An accounting resume sample resume should show you vital information such as the way your resume should look. Even if you're having an expert resume writer create your resume for you, it is wise to compare it to an accounting resume sample to be sure that your expert has indeed done everything correctly.

A good example of a basic accounting resume is as follows:

Bob Jobseeker
1 First Street
Successtown, CA 90111

Objective:
To obtain a challenging accounting position that will permit the use of current skills to their maximum potential while honing and developing additional knowledge and abilities.

Education:
Bachelor of Commerce, May 2002
Minor: Communication (PR)
University of Successtown

Experience:
A&Z Finance and Accounting
Junior Accountant, May 2004 - Present
Spearheaded the new company customer relationship initiative.
Championed the managed accounts department of the business
Managed client books and accounts, maintaining and building strong relationships while assisting and advising in financial decisions and choices.

ABC Money Management
Sales and Service Representative, June 2002 - April 2004
Applied accounting skills in order to help customers with their questions, and advise a proper course of action.
Cultivated strong customer relationships.
Assisted in training other representatives.
Created and maintained ABC Accounting bookkeeping documents.

Accomplishments:
2003 A&Z Finance and Accounting Quarterly Employee Award
Keynote speaker at the Successtown Accountant Convention
Certified Public Accountant Level 3 at CBA Accountant Accrediting School

Naturally, your resume will look quite different from this accounting resume sample, however this does give you an idea of the divisions, keywords, organization, and other various elements involved in a winning accounting resume. Work on your layout, style, and content to make sure that the direct nature of your resume reflects your objective precisely. Meticulously review it before you submit it to any prospective employer, as accuracy makes a very good first impression.

By Jay Tokarz, Resume SpecialistJay Tokarz
Jay Tokarz has been working with employers and job candidates for fifteen years. Having interviewed and coached more than 1000 professional candidates on behalf of ...AccountingAccAcc