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Staff Accountant resume example

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Tips for this resume

  • Lead each bullet with a strong past-tense verb and follow it with a measurable result.
  • Quantify scope with dollar amounts, account counts, and entity numbers so recruiters see your workload.
  • Name the accounting software you use, such as NetSuite, SAP, or Sage Intacct, because applicant tracking systems filter on it.
  • Keep the summary to two sentences and list your CPA status or exam progress in the headline.

Skills recruiters search for

  • GAAP Accounting
  • Month-End Close
  • General Ledger Management
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Journal Entries
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • NetSuite ERP
  • Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)
  • SOX Compliance
  • Audit Support
  • Sales and Use Tax
  • Financial Statement Preparation

Alex Morgan

Staff Accountant | CPA Candidate | Month-End Close and Reconciliations
alex.morgan@email.com · +1 (415) 555-0137 · Austin, TX

Summary

Staff Accountant with five years of experience in general ledger accounting, month-end close, and audit support for mid-sized service firms. Reduced close timelines by 30% while maintaining zero material adjustments in external audits.

Experience

Staff AccountantMar 2021–Present
Northside Health Partners · Columbus, OH
  • Closed monthly books for four entities within a six-day timeline, down from ten days.
  • Reconciled 45 balance sheet accounts monthly, clearing over $1.2M in aged variances.
  • Prepared quarterly journal entries and accruals for revenue recognition across three payer contracts.
  • Supported external audit fieldwork by delivering PBC schedules that cut auditor requests by 25%.
Accounts Payable AccountantJun 2019–Feb 2021
Brightline Logistics Group · Indianapolis, IN
  • Processed 350+ vendor invoices weekly with a three-way match accuracy rate of 98%.
  • Streamlined the 1099 reporting process, completing filings two weeks ahead of the IRS deadline.
  • Trained four new clerks on coding standards and approval workflows in NetSuite.
  • Identified $64K in duplicate payments and coordinated recovery with suppliers.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting2015–2019
Midwest State University

Skills

GAAP Accounting, Month-End Close, General Ledger Management, Account Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Accounts Payable and Receivable, NetSuite ERP, Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), SOX Compliance, Audit Support, Sales and Use Tax, Financial Statement Preparation