Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

75748 Bins Wells
East Dougton, KY 15792
Dear Justice Bartell,

Please consider me for the accountant, senior opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise and coaching in accounting principles and practices to accountants, controllers and other business partners.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Experience with financial statement preparation and month-end closing processes in all general ledger functional areas
  • Able to manage large amounts of data (the team manages budgets and accounting for 30+ projects)
  • Cost accounting experience is preferred
  • Experience with ERP accounting software
  • A CPA or on the CPA track preferred
  • Proactive with entrepreneurial mindset
  • Able to influence without formal authority
  • Proficient knowledge using Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Blake Nader

Responsibilities for Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

Accountant, senior responsible for solutions to problems presented and recommend changes to methods or procedures to management, based on knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

CPA-Certification or on CPA track
Performing and/or reviewing monthly accounting responsibilities journal entries and account reconciliations
Financial statement analysis – income statement and balance sheet – monthly, quarterly, and annually
Demonstrated skill applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Internal controls experience – Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and Large ERP software (preferred)
Professional in appearance and behavior
Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, CPA or MBA preferred

Accountant, Senior Examples

Example #1

Example of Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

8576 Barrett Union
East Wilton, KS 02177
Dear Haven Tremblay,

In response to your job posting for accountant, senior, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical support to internal and/or external auditors reviewing accounting policies, procedures, and practices for functional departments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Prepare and analyze a variety of monthly account reconciliations for various entities including recommending and preparing appropriate correcting and/or adjusting journal entries
  • Prepare various returns to meet federal, state and local reporting requirements as necessary
  • Prepare and analyze annual project and department budgets and forecast
  • Assist with completing subsequent presentation schedules to be used in the corporate budget meeting
  • Experience working with a large company
  • Strong reputation and examples of exceptional team orientation – this is vital in being a successful member of the Fund Accounting team working closely with Operations, Investor Relations, Treasury
  • Awareness of own limitations and knowledge of when to ask questions
  • Capacity to be a deep thinker – need to operationalize complex partnership agreements and account for investments, incentive fee arrangements, partner allocations

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Riley Ratke

Example #2

Example of Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

255 Nichelle Overpass
Hartmannside, MD 64267-2349
Dear Emerson Grimes,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accountant, senior position.

Previously, I was responsible for procedures and implements corrective action to comply with hospital policy, internal controls and accounting policies.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

  • Willingness to join a team and show imitative
  • SEC knowledge
  • Great Plains, Oracle software technical experience
  • Highly motivated, flexible, and well organized
  • Demonstrated experience in multi-state sales tax, BPOL and personal property tax returns
  • Comprehensive knowledge of payroll and payroll reporting
  • Previous experience with Consolidations, Corporate Accounting, Financial Analysis / Reporting / Statement Preparation, GAAP, General Ledger, and Month-end Close
  • Real Estate and/or Financial Services experience

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Charlie Heidenreich

Example #3

Example of Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

580 Streich Stravenue
Purdymouth, NH 95918
Dear Brooklyn Weimann,

Please consider me for the accountant, senior opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance of core accounting principles and business practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Experience with Financial Analysis / Reporting / Statement Preparation, General Ledger, Month-end Close, and SEC Reporting
  • NetSuite preferred or large ERP system
  • Proficient computer skills specifically Excel
  • Experience with GAAP, SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Accounting software, with a focus in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in the financial services sector is preferable
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is preferable
  • Background of 3+ busy seasons, 1 as a senior and at least 2 in audit

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sam Bartell

Example #4

Example of Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

75253 Pamula Mountains
Lake Elbert, ID 53848-8598
Dear Royal Bashirian,

I would like to submit my application for the accountant, senior opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for guidance on departmental accounting practices and procedures to the members of the department including faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

  • Member / finalist of recognised accounting body
  • Exceptional oral and written English language skills
  • Manufacturing and SAP experience is highly preferred
  • Large ERP Package experience
  • Experience working across multiple teams to facilitate data coordination and audit support
  • Good understanding of GAAP-based principles
  • Experience with corporate accounting functions or auditing financial records
  • Education in accounting or a related field

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Sutton Balistreri

Example #5

Example of Accountant, Senior Cover Letter

15628 McGlynn Isle
Emardmouth, ME 48172-2048
Dear Phoenix Weber,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accountant, senior position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical leadership and mentor internal team members on information assurance principles and security best practices.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Experience with various accounting systems
  • AP and fixed asset experience
  • Endowment accounting work experience
  • Advanced Microsoft User (Excel/Word)
  • Highly motivated to take on challenging responsibilities and gain more exposure to technical accounting issues
  • Experience of people management beneficial
  • Commercial, sales or manufacturing background preferred
  • Insurance and or Reinsurance Industry knowledge

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Briar Bogan

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