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Accountant resume example

An accountant resume for B.Com graduates and experienced accounts executives. Use the sample lines below as a pattern, replace the numbers with your own, and build it in the free editor.

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Updated 2 November 2026 · ATS-friendly · One page · Free PDF, no watermark

Section order

Header
Summary
Experience
Skills (software and compliance)
Education
Certifications

Accountant resume summary example

Accountant with 4 years handling books, GST and payroll for a 200-employee distribution company. Closed month-end in 4 days instead of 9.

Accountant resume bullet examples

Each line follows the same pattern: an action verb, the scale, and a measurable result.

Cut month-end close from 9 to 4 working days by standardising accruals and reconciliations.
Managed GST filings, TDS returns and e-invoicing for 3 GSTINs with zero late fees in 2 years.
Processed payroll for 200 employees including PF, ESI and PT.
Reconciled 15 bank accounts and vendor ledgers monthly; cleared ₹35 lakh of aged differences.
Prepared MIS reports and cash-flow forecasts for the CFO.
Supported statutory auditors with schedules; audit closed two weeks earlier than the prior year.

Skills to list

Tally Prime
Zoho Books
SAP
Advanced Excel
GST
TDS
Payroll
Bank reconciliation
MIS reporting
Accounts payable and receivable

ATS keywords recruiters search for

Recruiters filter their ATS with words like these. Use the ones that are true for you, in the same wording as the job description.

accounts payable
accounts receivable
GST
TDS
reconciliation
Tally
MIS
month-end close
payroll

Mistakes that cost accountant interviews

Listing duties ('maintained ledgers') without speed or accuracy results.
Omitting compliance record.
Leaving out the software you use daily.
Including a photo and personal details.

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FAQ

How do I write a B.Com fresher accountant resume?

List Tally, Excel and GST skills, any internship or family-business work, and a project such as preparing a small firm's final accounts.

Should I include salary on my resume?

No. Share it only when asked in the application form or by the recruiter.

Which certifications help accountants?

Tally certification, GST practitioner courses, and CMA or CA progress where relevant.