Resume example for entry-level accountants
James Johnson
123 South Street
City, ST 11111
555-555-5555
[email protected]
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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