Resume Format for Accountants
An accounting resume is not much different from any other resume in terms of format, except that it may highlight more relevant work experience as a selling feature. Accountants are often hired to prepare accounting reports, verify accounts and accountholders and analyze and prepare financial reports for a business. They must also provide up-to-date financial information for key players in the company.
Other People Are Reading
-
Basic Formatting
-
An accounting resume should feature your contact information at the top of the page, so the employer can easily identify you as a probable candidate for an accounting job. Include your name, your physical address, your e-mail address and active telephone number. This information should be consistent on every page of the resume.
First Section of Employment
-
The first section of the accounting resume should outline the top two or three jobs that you have held that pertain directly to the job in question. Format the information so the title of the job appears with a brief description of job responsibilities, the name of the company and the date of employment. Each job listing should include a description of what you did on a regular basis and how the accounting work affected or helped others in the business.
-
Additional Employment
-
Provide a secondary section featuring additional employment. The secondary employment section should outline other jobs that you have had that do not directly pertain to an accounting position. Other jobs can include customer service, managerial jobs or training positions in accounting and relatable positions, for example. Provide the company name, the dates of employment and brief job descriptions for each job listed.
Education
-
The third section should outline your academic history and list any certifications or degrees you may have obtained. List the name of the school, college or institution along with the degree or certification name. Include the year of completion in case the employer wants to verify the degree or certification.
Additional Skills
-
Outline any additional skills you may have at the end of the resume. Additional skills can include how to operate specific software, programs, accounting methods or any other skills that may apply to the specific job for which you are applying.
-
References
- Photo Credit Accounting and finance image by MAXFX from Fotolia.com
