Professional summary example
Two or three sentences that say who you are, what you are best at and what you bring to the next role:
CPA with 5 years of experience in month-end close, financial reporting and audit support for mid-sized companies. Detail-focused, with a track record of speeding up the close without losing accuracy.
Key skills for a accountant CV
Use the skills the job ad asks for, if you really have them. These are the ones employers search for most often:
Month-end closeGAAPFinancial reportingReconciliationsAudit preparationNetSuiteExcel (advanced)Tax compliance
Work experience examples
Start each bullet with a strong verb and end with a result — a number, a time saved or a problem solved.
Senior Accountant, Keystone Manufacturing
Philadelphia, PA · 2022 – Present
- Shortened the month-end close from 10 to 6 working days.
- Prepared audit files that led to a clean audit with zero adjustments in 2023.
- Automated 40 reconciliations in NetSuite, saving 20 hours a month.
Staff Accountant, Liberty & Co. CPAs
Philadelphia, PA · 2019 – 2022
- Managed the books for 25 small-business clients.
- Prepared quarterly tax filings with a 100% on-time record.
Tips for writing a accountant CV
- Put CPA, ACCA or CIMA status right next to your name or in the summary.
- Name your accounting software and Excel level.
- Use numbers: days saved on close, errors reduced, size of accounts.
- Mention the standards you work with (GAAP, IFRS).
- Check how well your CV matches each job ad with Jobryxa's free job match score, then tailor it in one click.
Which template should I use?
This example uses the Finance Pro template. Any of our 54 templates works — you can switch design at any time without retyping. For online applications, ATS-friendly templates with clear headings are the safest choice.