Below is an example of the kind of information a job seeker should include on a resume when applying for a job as an accounts receivable clerk in the legal field.

YOUR NAME
123 Main Street.- City, ST (xxx) xxx-xxxx
E-Mail your@email.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ten years of progressive responsibility in administration. I have earned the reputation of maintaining a high degree of self-discipline in job planning and meeting goals through time management, prioritizing tasks and teamwork. I am a people person that projects a professional image and work well in a team environment and independently. I thrive on high volume projects and work extremely well under pressure.

My computer knowledge includes but is not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Time Slips, Tabs 3, Vision, Abacus, Quick Books and various databases customized to particular companies.

EXPERIENCE:

Nov. 2006 - Present Law Firm City, ST
Billing Clerk / Accounts Receivable / Calendar Clerk

• Billing all clients under various rates and guidelines
• Entering all invoices into Tabs 3 as well as Accounts Payable
• Setting up all vendor payments
• Controlling master calendar for the entire firm
• Producing carrier letters for direct payments needed
• Covering the receptionist (including opening mail)
• Reporting associate time to the main partner on a daily basis
• Producing vendor letters
• Closing the billing at the end of every month and maintaining corresponding reports
• Assisting the Office Manager
• Setting up bank deposits in the event of the Office Manager's absence
• Entering time and expenses for various associates

Feb. 2005 - Oct. 2006 Law Firm City, ST
File Clerk

• Filing legal documents and correspondence
• Opening and distributing mail
• Maintaining and ordering office supplies
• Opening new incoming files
• Answering phones
• Handling very large and complicated copy jobs

Note: Although no educational background is included in this example, that doesn't mean that it would be unwelcome if the candidate has any educational information to provide.

Sample resume courtesy of Accounting Jobs Today, a place where accounting and finance professionals come together to share ideas, get the latest career tips, information and resources all in one place.