Accountant CV Example
Sample CV - James Anderson
The people, organizations and sample achievements shown here are fictional. Use them as writing examples and replace them with your own evidence.
Personal Information
Summary
CPA with 4+ years of experience in tax preparation, audit, and financial statement analysis. Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS standards. Experienced with QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle.
Work Experience
Senior Accountant
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
2021-09 - Present
Managing audit engagements for Fortune 500 clients. Preparing financial statements in compliance with GAAP. Leading a team of 3 junior accountants.
Staff Accountant
KPMG
2019-08 - 2021-08
Performing month-end close procedures. Preparing tax returns for corporate and individual clients. Conducting internal control testing and documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting
University of Texas at Austin
2019-05
CPA Exam passed - GPA: 3.7/4.0
Skills
Languages
How to write a Accountant CV
Accountant CVs are read for accuracy, reliability and system knowledge. Show which parts of the accounting cycle you handle — payables, receivables, reconciliations, month-end close, tax or audit support — and the software and standards you work with.
Writing tips
- List accounting software and ERPs such as QuickBooks, Xero, SAP or NetSuite, plus your Excel level.
- Quantify the close: days to close, entities handled, reconciliations completed or audit findings resolved.
- Mention the standards you apply, such as US GAAP or IFRS, and any tax filings you prepare.
- Show your CPA status or progress prominently, for example “CPA candidate, 3 of 4 sections passed”.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best format for an accountant CV?
A reverse-chronological, single-column layout. It reads cleanly, parses well in applicant tracking systems and matches what finance hiring managers expect.
How do I show attention to detail on a CV?
Prove it with results — clean audits, lower error rates, faster closes — and by sending a CV without a single typo or inconsistent date format.