Accountant Resume Example (ATS-Friendly)

A realistic accountant resume you can open in the builder and adapt in minutes, followed by the skills, keywords and achievement bullets that make accounting resumes stand out.

Last updated October 2, 2026

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Omar Haddad

Accountant

[email protected] · +962 79 000 0000 · Amman, Jordan

Summary

Accountant with 6 years of experience in IFRS reporting, month-end close and VAT for trading and service companies. Strong in SAP and Excel, known for clean reconciliations and on-time closes.

Work Experience

Senior Accountant, Al Noor Trading Group, 2021–Present

Shortened the month-end close from 9 to 5 working days by standardising journal templates
Reconciled 42 bank accounts across 3 entities with zero unresolved items at audit
Recovered JOD 18,000 in duplicate supplier payments

Accountant, Petra Services Co., 2018–2021

Prepared quarterly VAT returns for 2 companies with no penalties
Maintained accounts payable for 300+ active suppliers in SAP

Education

B.Sc. Accounting, University of Jordan, 2018

ACCA (in progress, expected 2027)

Skills

IFRS, Month-end close, Reconciliations, VAT, SAP, Advanced Excel, Budgeting, Variance analysis

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What employers look for

Hiring managers for accounting roles look for accuracy, ownership of the month-end close and a clear sense of which standards and systems you work with. Name them: IFRS or local GAAP, the ERP you use daily, and the size of the ledgers or entities you handled.

Numbers are your strongest argument. Instead of “responsible for reconciliations”, show how many accounts you reconciled, how much faster the close became, or how much money an error you caught would have cost.

If you are applying across the Gulf, mention experience with VAT systems in the region and any work with multinational or group reporting. Employers there often hire accountants who can handle several entities and currencies, so show the number of companies, branches or currencies you reconciled.

Technical skills

Financial reporting (IFRS)
Month-end and year-end close
Bank and intercompany reconciliations
Accounts payable and receivable
VAT returns
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Odoo)
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP)
Budgeting and variance analysis

Soft skills

Attention to detail
Meeting deadlines
Clear written communication
Confidentiality

ATS keywords to include

Use the ones that truly match your experience, in the same words as the job ad.

general ledger
journal entries
reconciliation
IFRS
accruals
VAT
audit support
cash flow
financial statements
ERP

Achievement bullets you can adapt

Shortened the month-end close from 9 to 5 working days by standardising journal templates and reconciliation checklists.
Reconciled 42 bank accounts across 3 entities every month with zero unresolved items at audit.
Identified duplicate supplier payments worth JOD 18,000 and recovered the full amount within one quarter.
Prepared quarterly VAT returns for 2 companies with no penalties in four years.

Common mistakes to avoid

Listing duties without numbers. Every bullet should show volume, speed or value.
Hiding software skills. Many accounting job ads filter on the ERP name, so write it exactly.
Using abbreviations only. Write “International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)” once so both people and ATS recognise it.

Frequently asked questions

Should I include certifications like CPA, ACCA or CMA?

Yes. Put completed certifications next to your degree, and write “in progress” with the expected date for ones you are still studying. Recruiters often filter on them.

How long should an accountant resume be?

One page is enough for up to about eight years of experience. Senior roles with several entities or audits can use two.

Should I write my salary history?

No. Keep salary out of the resume and discuss it later in the process.

Is this template ATS-friendly?

Yes. It uses one column, standard headings and real text, so applicant tracking systems can read every line.