You’re great at handling money. You’re applying for a job where you need to be great at handling money. Everything’s lining up — except your resume.

Where exactly do you put cash handling skills on a resume? Is money handling a soft skill or a hard skill? And what other skills are employers looking for? We’ll answer all those questions and more — but first, here’s a quick guide to get you started.

How to demonstrate money handling skills on a resume

1. The first thing you need to know is what skills you are trying to demonstrate. Scan the job description to see what’s mentioned or keep scrolling for a list of must-have cash handling skills.
2. The next thing you need to know is how well your skills match up against the job requirements, so it’s time to make a list of your own skills. (It’s okay if this is long — we’re about to narrow it down.)
3. Now, compare the two lists. Ideally, you’ll be left with a short list of 10-15 skills, but if you need a few more to round it out, you can search for extra keyword inspiration in our database.
4. Are there things on the must-have list that aren’t really hard skills — things like reliability or mathematical aptitude? Instead of listing those as is, think of a time when you demonstrated each of those qualities.
5. Put it all together in bullet point format by using the structure [action verb] + [task or project] + [result].

What does a good money handling resume look like after you’ve followed these steps? Let’s take a look.

Resume template for money handling skills

Here’s an example of a bookkeeper resume that effectively highlights cash handling skills:

This template includes relevant cash handling skills for all levels of bookkeeping, from entry-level to senior roles. You can download it from our Bookkeeper resume guide or browse our full selection of finance resume examples for more options.

After updating your resume using one of our finance resume templates, upload it to the tool below. The tool will then scan your resume and provide personalized suggestions to effectively highlight your money-handling skills.

Must-have money handling skills

When employers say they want someone with money handling skills, what do they really mean? In roles involving cash handling or finance, you’ll want to emphasize hard skills like:

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Data entry
• Budgeting
• Financial reporting
• Accounting
• Payroll
• Ledger balancing
• Invoicing
• Tax preparation
• Loan processing
• Financial software (e.g. QuickBooks, Oracle, TurboTax)
• Point of Sale (POS)

The ability to handle money also goes hand in hand with a lot of soft skills like:

• Reliability
• Accuracy
• Integrity
• Discretion
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Sales
• Mathematical ability

Unlike the list of hard skills, you shouldn’t put these in your skills section — so, where should you put them?

Where to put handling money on a resume

If you’re looking for tips on how to write cash handling skills on your resume, you should include them in your:

• Work experience accomplishments
• Skills section
• Qualifications

Work experience

The best place for soft skills (like the ones above) is always in your work experience bullet points. For each soft skill you want to demonstrate, think of a time when you used that skill in a professional (or similar) environment and write exactly what it is that you did, including quantifiable metrics.

For example, if you were trying to demonstrate math skills, you could use a bullet point like:

Processed over 500 donations and contributions ensuring compliance with internal financial policies and regulations.

Skills

Hard skills, on the other hand — things like software programs or specific technical skills — can go directly in your Skills section. This makes it easy for hiring managers to get a quick overview of your skills; using bullet points or subheadings can also help keep this section organized and easy to skim.

Here’s a good example:

If you're not sure which hard skills to list in your skills section, use the tool below to get a list of hard skills relevant to the specific cash handling job you're applying for.

Qualifications

Depending on the type of position you’re applying for, specific qualifications may be required (or a huge asset). Relevant qualifications include:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• A degree or certificate in bookkeeping, accounting, or any related field

You can list these in your Education section or in a separate Qualifications section. Here’s an example:

How to say you handled money on a resume: Bullet point examples

If you’re getting stuck on exactly how to word money handling skills on your resume, here are some sample bullet points you can use as a jumping off point:

Processed accounts payable, receivables, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and financial statements for 30 homeowner associations.

The best way to show recruiters what you can do is to describe exactly what you’ve already done. If you have experience with a lot of different money-related skills, don’t leave them up to the imagination — name them explicitly.

Used QuickBooks to manage the entire financial operations for the firm, handling bank reconciliation, deposit preparation, all facets of payroll for 120+ employees including direct deposit payments with retirement, 401K and health benefit deductions.

It’s okay to list hard skills (like QuickBooks) directly in your Skills section, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t expand on them in the bullet points of your Work Experience section, too. Elaborating on how you used your skills is more effective than simply listing them.

Responded and resolved 100+ customer financial inquiries, issues, and complaints.

Money handling skills and softer people skills aren’t mutually exclusive. Even for non-customer-facing positions, communication and problem solving skills are always desirable.

If you want a little more help with your bullet points, why not check out Score My Resume? It can provide quick feedback on your resume and suggest additional bullet points tailored to your experience.