ATS Keyword Library

Accountant Resume Keywords

Keywords recruiters and ATS filters look for in Accountant resumes within Accounting.

Keywords by Category

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accounting(9 terms)

  • general ledger
  • month-end close
  • reconciliations
  • gaap
  • financial reporting
  • quickbooks
  • netsuite
  • excel
  • sage intacct

accountant(6 terms)

  • accountant
  • senior accountant
  • junior accountant
  • cpa
  • reconciled
  • prepared

How to Use These Accountant Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • Name the accounting standards you work with, e.g. 'GAAP' or 'IFRS'.
  • Spell out CPA in full, then add any abbreviation in brackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a accountant resume include?

General Ledger, Month-End Close, Reconciliations, tools like QuickBooks, and measurable impact.