Finance

Essential Accountant Skills for Your Resume

Discover the most in-demand skills for Accountant positions and learn how to showcase them effectively on your resume.

Top Skills

GAAP

Financial Reporting

Tax Preparation

Auditing

QuickBooks

Excel

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Reconciliation

ERP Systems

Compliance

These keywords are commonly scanned by Applicant Tracking Systems for Accountant roles.

general ledgerjournal entriesfinancial statementsmonth-end closetax complianceinternal controlsaccounts reconciliationaudit preparation

Mirror the job description. Use the exact skill names from the posting so ATS picks them up.
Quantify with results. Instead of "proficient in X," say "used X to achieve Y, resulting in Z."
Place skills strategically. Include a dedicated skills section, but also weave them into your experience bullets.
Prioritize relevance. Lead with the skills most relevant to the target role, not necessarily the ones you're best at.

Huntly analyzes Accountant job descriptions and highlights the skills you should emphasize on your resume.