Accounting Resumes

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Last updated: Aug 26, 2020 by Cathleen Borgman


Sample Resume 1 (All samples provided thanks to Kathi Mettler)

                                                                            First Last

                                                          123 Street, Town, State, 00000

                                                      first.last@gmail.com; (222) 222-2222

EDUCATION                                                                                                                                            

150-Ready                                                                                                                         May 2014

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Science, Accounting (GPA: X.XX)                                                                     May 2014

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance, Magna cum Laude                                     May 2013

Cumulative GPA: X.XX Accounting: X.XX; Finance: X.XX (Dean’s List All Semesters)

                                                                                          

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                     

Fairfield University X Department, Fairfield, CT

Graduate Assistant (X hours/week)                                                                   May 2013 – Present

  • Chosen from candidate applicant pool based on academic credentials
  • Perform research projects and ad hoc tasks for XXXX department
  • Assist professors with clerical and administrative work in and out of the classroom

Summer Internship, XXXX, CT

Summer Analyst (X hours/week)                                                               June 2011 – August 2011

  • Finalized volume and SG&A forecasts increasing accuracy of XXXXX stress test
  • Developed automated regulatory expense tracking model to streamline spending process
  • Improved transparency to bank examiners by producing business overview compilation

Summer Internship, XXXX, CT

Summer Analyst (X hours/week)                                                              June 2010 – August 2010

  • Reduced XXXXs 2010 risk expenses by $25M with capacity and productivity initiative
  • Analyzed watch list, delinquent, and non-earning accounts of $115B loan portfolio weekly
  • Built repeatable risk model to track XXX entities’ forward-looking account trends

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                    

Fairfield University X Group/Club, Fairfield, CT

Leadership Role (X hours/week)                                                         September 2011 – May 2012

  • One of 15 juniors (out of 350) nominated by faculty to serve on panel                    
  • Met monthly with dean to provide recommendations on business school events
  • Selected by assistant dean as student speaker for sophomore symposium

Fairfield University X Club Sport, Fairfield, CT

Team Captain (X hours/week)                                                                 January 2010 – May 2012

  • Coordinated and managed team activities within $XXXXX operating budget
  • Booked transportation/hotel accommodations for team travel to tournaments
  • Reported team information to reporting body 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION                                                                                                                 

Institutional Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Alpha Psi

Awards: Dolan School of Business: Excellence in XXXXX Award; 2011 & 2012 Athletic Award

Activities: Any other group activities, interests, etc


Sample Resume 2

                                                         Fname Lname

                                       Fname.Lname@student.fairfield.edu

Fairfield University                                                                              123 Main Street

1075 North Benson Road                                                              Anytown, ST 00000

Fairfield, CT 06824                                                                               (123) 456-7890

EDUCATION:

“150-Ready”                                                                                                 May 2013

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Science in Accounting (GPA: x.x)                                                  May 2013

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (GPA x.x; Dean’s List 5 semesters)        May 2012

       Minor: Italian

Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy

Study Abroad                                                                                                Fall 2010

       Classes taught in Italian: Contemporary Italian Literature,

                                                        Advanced Italian Language

EXPERIENCE:

Small CPA Firm, LLC, City, ST

Intern (35 hours/week)                                                                 Summers 2010-2011

  • Audited federal and state funded not-for-profits
  • Tested for compliance with grantor requirements
  • Performed tests of controls for cash disbursements and payroll
  • Utilized the paperless audit software, Creative Solutions Engagement CS

Hometown Little League, Anytown, ST

Softball Umpire                                                                                      Summer 2009

  • Officiated games from behind the plate and in the field
  • Coordinated calls with co-workers

Local Deli, Anytown, ST

Food Preparation/Delivery/Cashier (20 hours/week)  Summers 2007-2009

  • Prepared/delivered items for catered events & custom orders
  • Rung sales, collected cash, balanced cash drawer


OTHER ACTIVITIES/INFORMATION:

Volunteer: Habitat for Humanity

Language Skills/Information: Good working ability reading Italian; less than fluent speaker

Recipient of the Italian Culture Center Book Award (2007)

Interests: Cooking, exercising, traveling/exploring places I’ve never been before



Sample Resume 3

                                                                               FNAME LNAME

                                                                      Street Address • City, ST Zip

                                                                  email@email.com; (xxx) xxx-xxxx


EDUCATION                                                                                                                                                                       

“150-Ready”                                                                                                                                         May 20xx

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Master of Science, Accounting                                                                                                             May 20xx

       Cumulative GPA: x.xx

Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance; Magna Cum Laude                                                       May 20xx

       Cumulative GPA: x.xx; Accounting: x.xx; Finance: x.xx

       Dean’s List: 2008-2012 (All semesters)                                                                                 


EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                                                    

Fairfield University Accounting Department, Fairfield, CT

Graduate Assistant (8-10 hours/week)                                                                                   May 20xx–Present

  • Chosen from candidate applicant pool based on academic credentials
  • Perform research projects and ad hoc tasks for Accounting department
  • Assist professors with clerical and administrative work in and out of the classrooom

Fairfield University NCAA Division I Swimming & Diving Team, Fairfield, CT

Captain (15-20 hours/week)                                                                                          Month 20xx–Month 20xx

  • Motivated teammates to excel at practices and meets
  • Promoted team bonding by coordinating team social events

Varsity Swimmer (15-20 hours/week)                                                                           Month 20xx–Month 20xx

  • Qualified for MAAC competition each year

ABC Bank, City, ST

Intern (full-time)                                                                                                                             Summer 20xx

  • Finalized volume and SG&A forecasts increasing accuracy of bank stress test
  • Developed automated regulatory expense tracking model to streamline spending
  • Improved transparency to bank examiners by producing business overview

XYZ Country Club, City, ST

Head Lifeguard (full-time)                                                                                                   Summers 20xx–20xx

  • Supervised staff in director’s absence
  • Ensured that safety standards met and pool regulations enforced


LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERISM                                                                                                                          

Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Nominee, Dolan School of Business Advisory Council Month 20xx–Month 20xx

  • One of 15 juniors (out of 650) nominated by faculty to serve on panel                 
  • Met monthly with Dean to provide recommendations on business school events
  • Selected by Dean as student speaker for Class of 20xx Symposium      


Peer Mentor, Living & Learning Community                                                                 Month 20xx–Month 20xx

Orientation Leader, Freshman Orientation                                                                                    Summer 20xx


OTHER INFORMATION                                                                                                                                             

Club memberships during undergraduate studies: Accounting Club, Finance Club, Karate Club

Interests include: Indoor/outdoor rock climbing, ballroom dancing

Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish