Accounting screeners check for credentials, software, and the specific work the role covers, like month-end close, AP/AR, audit, or tax. Missing one term can drop you from the list.
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Why ATS matters for this role
- Firms and finance teams lean on ATS filters for terms like "GAAP", "month-end close", "reconciliation", and "CPA".
- Software names matter. QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, and Excel skills are often hard filters.
- Tables and multi-column layouts can scramble your dates and titles when parsed.
What to highlight
- CPA, CMA, or progress toward a license
- Close, reconciliation, AP/AR, audit, or tax work you owned
- Accounting systems and Excel skills the posting names
- Process improvements with time or error reductions
- Industry or client types you supported
Sample experience snippet
Staff Accountant | Regional Manufacturing Company
- Cut month-end close from 9 days to 6 by automating bank reconciliations
- Managed AP for 400+ vendors in NetSuite
- Prepared audit schedules for annual external audit with no adjusting entries
- Built Excel variance reports used in monthly leadership reviews
Frequently asked questions
What should an accountant resume include?
Your license or certification status, a skills section with the systems and standards the posting names, and bullets that show the accounting work you owned and how it improved.
Should I list my CPA if I'm still working on it?
Yes. Write it as "CPA candidate" with the sections passed or an expected date. Screeners often filter for it.
How many free credits do I get?
You start with 1 free credit, enough to create one tailored resume. No card needed.
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