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Accounting Resume Sample

Before reviewing this Accounting Resume Sample, make sure to read my tips on how to make a resume.

Notice the important aspects of this resume:

1. Candidate’s profile states clearly her qualifications. This is in order to catch the attention of the potential employer and entice him to read further

2. The Resume is in reverse chronological order. The most information is given for the most recent jobs.

3. Action words are used through-out the Resume (Impelemented, Manage, Led)

4. Where appropriate, accomplishments are stated.

5. Dates are accurate- no gaps. If you do have a gap in your work experience make sure to explain it. (Returned to school, Traveled to Europe, Maternity/Parental leave).

Accounting Resume Sample:

Sue Bailey

333 Lane Road
New York city, NewYork
(555) 525-5000
sbailey@net.com

Professional Summary:

Degreed Accounting Professional with over 25 years experience.

Key accomplishments include :
* Implemented payroll upgrades resulting in increased payroll processing efficiency and accountability,
* Led the audit of a multimillion dollar project,
*Reduced processing time by 50% for contracts, receipts and payments

Areas of Expertise:
Accounts payable, Payroll, Collections, Financial statement preparation, Financial analysis, and Financial reporting

Key words: Motivated, Hard working, Professional

RELATED EXPERIENCE

New Haven Company– New York, New York
2001-Present

Director of Acccounting
1- Manage a staff on 5 direct reports, including 2 accounting supervisors and 3 administrative personnel,
2- Plan, organize and direct all of the accounting department functions, including accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and financial statement preparation,
3- Partnered with Director of Finance on special projects including the conversion of all accounting worksheets to a new format

Old Haven Company, Austin, Texas
1990 to December 2001,

Accountant and CFO

1-Developed procedures to track office collections, posting and balancing,
2-Trained and coached staff in procedures to improve efficiency,
3- Prepared financial statement

Haven Company, New York, New York
1982 to December 1990,

Accountant

Maintained financial books, prepared and issued monthly financial reports, prepared monthly accruals, performed financial audits.

Education and Training:

Masters of Business Adminstration, University of Texas, Austin Texas, 1993 Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Long Island University, New York, 1982

Computer skills

Excel, Access, Word, other MS programs, internet research, Lotus Quicken, Quick Books Pro As 400 Query

Certifications and Memberships

Certified Management Accountant
Certified Public Accountant
National Institute of Accounts

This Accounting Resume Sample is only one of the many Resume samples available on this website. See the Resume Gallery for more ideas or click below for some other Accountant resume.
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