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Accounting Resume Keywords for ATS
Finance ATS screens for software, standards, and certifications. GAAP and a named ERP are common gates — include them verbatim.
Top ATS keywords for a accounting resume
GAAPQuickBooksaccounts payablereconciliationExcelfinancial reportingCPASAPbudgetingauditing
ATS tips for accounting resumes
- Include certifications (CPA) and standards (GAAP) as keywords.
- Name the software (QuickBooks, SAP, Excel) explicitly.
- List core functions (AP/AR, reconciliation, forecasting).
- Quantify budgets and savings managed.
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