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People who work in the fields of accounting and auditing perform a wide range of tasks, including preparing tax documents and other financial reports in the areas of regulatory compliance, accounts payable and receivable and investments, among many others. Accounting/auditing professionals can work directly for companies or act as advisors or consultants. Select a job title below to access resume samples that will help you craft an effective accounting/auditing resume. Also, check out our cover letter samples, job descriptions and other resources.

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Accountant
Accountants are responsible for preparing and reviewing the financial documents of businesses and individuals for accuracy and legal compliance.
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Clerks perform clerical duties, such as maintaining financial records and recording payroll, expenditures and other information.
Accounting Manager
Accounting Managers oversee accounting department operations, such as filing and recording information pertaining to cash transactions, revenue, auditing, accounts payable/receivable and payroll.
Audit Manager
An Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing an audit department's staff and ensuring all reports meet regulatory and legal requirements.
Auditor
Auditors often work for the IRS and conduct compliance audits on both individuals and businesses at the state and federal levels.
Chief Accountant
Chief Accountants are also known as Senior Financial Accountants. They analyze a company's business information and act as advisors in all financial matters.
Corporate Accountant
Well-versed in business accounting, Corporate Accountants prepare a company's income taxes, consolidate financial statements, reconcile accounts and create departmental budgets.
CPA
A CPA, or Certified Public Accountant, works with companies and individuals to prepare income tax and financial transaction statements.
External Auditor
External Auditors check a clients' financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
Financial Accountant
Financial Accountants review the fiscal performance of a company and often work with specific software programs to prepare reports for shareholders and other public entities.
Forensic Accountant
Forensic Accountants assess accounting systems and investigate fraud, theft, embezzlement and other crimes relating to corporate finance departments.
General Accountant
General Accountants work with accounting firms or corporate finance departments and prepare and review various types of financial reports, including balance sheets and tax returns.
Internal Auditor
Internal Auditors conduct reviews of an organization's financial activities and operations regarding fraud, mismanagement, risk and regulatory compliance.
Management Accountant
Management Accountants oversee all aspects of a company's financial activity, from cost estimating and forecasting to assessing compensation and benefits packages.
Strategic Account Manager
Strategic Account Managers work to expand a company's client database, maintain a positive relationship with existing clients and attain company quotas.

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