Resume Checker for Accountants

Big 4 firms, mid-size practices, and corporate accounting departments all use ATS. Your qualifications need to be structured for automated screening. Common accounting resume mistakes: • Not prominently listing CPA, CMA, or CFA certifications • Missing specific software: QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite • Using vague terms like "handled finances" instead of specific functions • Not mentioning regulatory frameworks: GAAP, IFRS, SOX

Our AI checks for: • Certifications: CPA, CMA, CFA, EA, CIA • Standards: GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, ASC 606 • Functions: financial reporting, tax preparation, auditing, budgeting, forecasting • Software: QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage, Xero, Excel (advanced) • Skills: reconciliation, journal entries, month-end close, variance analysis • Tax: federal tax, state tax, tax planning, 1099/W-2 processing

1. List certifications immediately after your name or in a dedicated section 2. Quantify: "Managed AP/AR for $10M portfolio", "Reduced close time by 3 days" 3. Specify accounting software versions and modules used 4. Mention industry experience: public accounting, corporate, nonprofit, government 5. Highlight year-end and audit preparation experience 6. Include ERP implementation or process improvement projects

Tax Accountant: • Tax return preparation, tax planning, IRS compliance, state & local tax • Software: TurboTax, Lacerte, ProConnect, Thomson Reuters Audit / Assurance: • Internal/external audit, risk assessment, SOX testing, sampling • Tools: TeamMate, ACL, IDEA, CaseWare Management Accountant: • Budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, FP&A, variance reporting • CMA certification, ERP reporting modules Forensic Accountant: • Fraud investigation, litigation support, expert testimony • CFE certification, data analytics for fraud detection