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Entry-Level Accountant Resume Example

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This entry-level accounting resume example highlights internship experience, coursework, and early professional wins. It shows how you support month-end close, maintain organized documentation, and collaborate across teams while building technical skills.

Metrics spotlight accuracy, deadlines met, and contributions to automation so hiring managers trust your potential.

Customize the example with accounting tools, industries, and volunteer work that align with your target role.

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Highlights

  • Learns quickly and delivers accurate accounting support each close.
  • Builds automation tools that save senior accountants meaningful time.
  • Communicates clearly with finance teams, auditors, and vendors.

Tips to adapt this example

  • List accounting coursework or exam progress if pursuing CPA.
  • Include volunteer or student organization leadership that proves initiative.
  • Quantify contributions even if projects were part of internships.

Keywords

Journal EntriesReconciliationsExcel ModelingGAAP FundamentalsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableInternship ExperienceFinancial ReportingAudit SupportProcess Improvement
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