For public accounting and many corporate accounting roles, CPA licensure may be required or strongly preferred. If you're licensed, include state and license number. If you're a candidate, note your exam progress. For bookkeeping and staff accountant roles at smaller companies, CPA may not be required but still signals professionalism.

Specify the close cycle speed, number of entities, and complexity of your close process. 'Managed 5-day month-end close for 8-entity consolidated group, including intercompany eliminations and variance analysis' gives a clearer picture than 'responsible for month-end close.' Faster close cycles are generally viewed favorably.

Public accounting experience at Big 4 or regional firms signals exposure to multiple clients, industries, and audit/tax methodologies. Private or industry accounting signals operational depth in a single company's processes. Both paths are valued — align your resume language with the specific type of role you're targeting.