ATS Keyword Library

Accounting Resume Keywords

Resume keywords and ATS guidance for Accounting roles, from Accountant to Forensic Accountant.

Keywords by Category

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skills(12 terms)

  • general ledger
  • month-end close
  • reconciliations
  • gaap
  • financial reporting
  • journal entries
  • account reconciliation
  • accruals
  • fixed assets
  • audit support
  • financial statements
  • consolidations

tools(12 terms)

  • quickbooks
  • netsuite
  • excel
  • sage intacct
  • xero
  • blackline
  • sap
  • cch axcess
  • ultratax
  • thomson reuters checkpoint
  • caseware
  • acl analytics

job-titles(11 terms)

  • accountant
  • staff accountant
  • senior accountant
  • tax accountant
  • auditor
  • accounts payable specialist
  • accounts receivable specialist
  • bookkeeper
  • payroll specialist
  • controller
  • forensic accountant

certifications(9 terms)

  • cpa
  • cpa candidate
  • enrolled agent (ea)
  • certified internal auditor (cia)
  • certified accounts payable professional (capp)
  • certified accounts receivable specialist
  • certified bookkeeper (aipb)
  • certified payroll professional (cpp)
  • certified fraud examiner (cfe)

How to Use These Accounting Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • Name the accounting standards you work with, e.g. 'GAAP' or 'IFRS'.
  • List ERP and accounting software exactly as written in the posting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a accounting resume include?

Role-specific skills such as General Ledger, Month-End Close, Reconciliations, named tools like QuickBooks, NetSuite, and recognized certifications.