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Accounting Clerk Resume Sample and Example

Sample Accounting Clerk resume with data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliation support for Canadian finance teams.


Resume Objective

Organised Accounting Clerk with 2 years of experience supporting accounting departments in high-volume transaction environments. Seeking a position where I can contribute accurate bookkeeping and administrative support while developing my accounting career.

Key Skills to Highlight

  • Invoice processing and coding
  • Data entry and record keeping
  • Bank and account reconciliations
  • Accounts payable support
  • Microsoft Excel and Word
  • QuickBooks and Sage 50
  • GST/HST filing support
  • Filing and document management

Sample Work Experience Bullets

  • Processed 300+ vendor invoices per week, coding to appropriate general ledger accounts and obtaining approvals.
  • Assisted with month-end close by preparing journal entries and reconciling subsidiary accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records for accounts payable and receivable, following up on outstanding items.
  • Supported payroll preparation by verifying timesheets and entering data into payroll software.
  • Filed GST/HST supporting documents and assisted in preparing remittances to CRA.

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised Canadian college.

How to Use This Sample

Use this sample as a structural guide — not a template to copy word-for-word. Adapt the objective, skills and experience bullets to reflect your own background. Tailor each application to the specific job posting, and keep your resume to one page for entry-level roles or one to two pages for senior positions.

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