Resume example for entry-level accountants

James Johnson
123 South Street
City, ST 11111
555-555-5555
james.johnson@email.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/

Summary

Entry-level accountant with strong attention to detail, excellent technology skills and experience managing accounts receivable.

Experience

Junior Accountant | XYZ Company

2016–Present | City, State

Provide accounting assistance for individual and small business clients.

• Prepare financial reports and examine financial statements for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with compiling tax information, preparing tax returns totaling $30 million and coordinating tax payments for clients.
• Identify areas in which clients can reduce expenses and improve profits, with client savings totaling $400,000.

Accounting Clerk | ABC Firm

2013–2015 | City, State

Assisted with accounts receivable for a Fortune 500 company.

• Received payments, posted transactions and monitored accounts for past-due issues.
• Assessed interest charges and transmitted related invoices.
• Reconciled accounts on a monthly basis and checked records for accuracy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting | My State University | 2013

• Honors: Cum laude
• GPA: 3.65

Skills

• Fluent in accounting, spreadsheet and database software
• Excellent math skills, with a focus on detail and accuracy
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks at once
• Strong sense of integrity, confidentiality and transparency

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