ATS Resume For Accountants

Accounting resumes rank better in ATS when they include GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and ERP tools — plus cycle-time and accuracy improvements.

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Role Keyword Bank

Accounting: GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger, close

Close: month-end close, accruals, financial statements

Audit/Controls: audit support, SOX (if true), internal controls

Tools: Excel, SAP/Oracle/NetSuite/QuickBooks (as true)

Outcomes: close cycle reduction, error reduction, compliance

ATS Formatting Tips

  • Create a dedicated Certifications section (CPA if true).

  • Keep ERP tool names explicit (don’t abbreviate only).

  • Avoid tables for aligning dates/entities.

Bullet Examples

  • Reduced month-end close from X to Y days by improving reconciliation workflows.

  • Improved reporting accuracy, reducing errors by X% through controls/process updates.

  • Supported audits with clean documentation and strengthened internal controls.

Tailor In 5 Steps

  1. Pull the job’s accounting areas (AP/AR/GL/close)

  2. Add required ERP tools into Skills (only if true)

  3. Quantify close time, accuracy, and compliance outcomes

  4. Mirror the posting’s language (GAAP/SOX/audit)

  5. Run ATS check to confirm parsing + keywords

FAQ

  • Should I put CPA in the header?

  • What’s the best way to list ERP tools?

  • How do I show impact beyond routine tasks?

  • One page or two pages?

  • Do I need a Summary section?

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