Sample Accounting Resume

LESLIE G. JOBSEEKER
1234 W. Sixth Street
San Marino, CA  92345
(818) 555-1212

OBJECTIVE     Entry Level Staff Accountant
EDUCATION B.S. Degree:  Business Administration, June 19xx
         Option:  Accounting
California State University, Northridge

Overall Grade Point Average----3.2
Accounting Grade Point Average----3.3

HONORS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
  • Dean's List, three semesters
  • Supervisor/Preparer:  Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program
  • V.P. Membership, Director of Tours:  Accounting Association

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Enrolled in CPA Review Course. Will take May 19xx CPA Exam.

COMPUTER SKILLS
LOTUS 1-2-3
dBaseIII        WordPerfect       10 Key by touch

EXPERIENCE
Have consistently been employed 20-40 hours per week while attending college.

ACCOUNTING INTERN (20-40 hours per week)
John Jones, CPA, Los Angeles, CA

  • Work on audits with staff.
  • Prepare State and Federal tax returns.
  • Review and adjust clients' general ledgers.
  • Prepare sales and quarterly payroll tax reports.
6/xx to present
BOOKKEEPER (20 hours per week)
Watkins Heating company, Woodland Hills, CA

  • Promoted to Head Bookkeeper after six months.
  • Responsible for accounts payable, receivable and payroll.
  • Trained and supervised assistant bookkeeper.
9/xx-5/xx
SALES ASSOCIATE (40 hours per week)
May Company, Canoga Park, CA

  • Operated cash register and balanced daily receipts.
  • Priced, stocked and displayed merchandise.
  • Provided customer service.
Summer 19xx

INTERESTS             Golf, tennis, sailing, and music

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