General Ledger Accountant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for training and mentoring for less experienced staff, and assist the accounting manager with staff workflow and development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A background in Sun or SAP or a similar system would be beneficial
• Have a working knowledge of GAAP
• Are a quick learner and able to work independently
• Full scope of monthly and closing activities GL, FA, Prov., Rev
• Experience with G/L maintenance and reporting
• Record journal entries to Netsuite General Ledger
• Follow up on pending items on monthly financial reviews and recons prepared as part of MIS
• Support in completion of audit of the subsidiary and in quarterly global audit

I am excited to be applying for the position of general ledger accountant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for and receive support to and from other accounting and/or finance team members, as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Accounting, finance, business or economics education / qualification
• Team player and customer service oriented, « can-do» attitude
• Organized, detail oriented and disciplined in follow through and completion of tasks
• Highly organized, great attention to detail and follow-up
• Team player with a positive attitude and a continuous improvement mindset
• Eligible to take the CPA exam, preferred
• Familiarity with best practices for monitoring and tracking assets
• Looking for someone with a strong knowledge of Accounting

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for satisfactory variance explanations for the monthly Post-Close Call with Corporate Financial Reporting and Accounting Teams.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Ensure intercompany settlement on quarterly basis
• Support in general policy implementation and process improvement for the entity
• Perform any other ad-hoc projects/ analysis assigned
• Ensure timely and accuracy in completion of payroll activities for the month
• Record, reconcile the monthly payroll entries
• Interact with HR for payroll documentation and ensuring data update
• Knowledge of local accounting regulations and compliance
• Experience in working on ERPs’

I am excited to be applying for the position of general ledger accountant. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for general accounting support and services including sales/use and property tax returns, bank reconciliations;.

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:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Customer, results and quality orientation
• Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Team spirit, loyalty
• Being able to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats
• Direct experience in SAP 6.0
• Direct experience in Blackline Reconciliation Module
• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for accounting support to Managers and Directors in Accounting.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP would be a benefit
• Manage inventory accounts and perform related validation activities
• Prepare general reconciliations
• Prepare general month end accruals
• Assist and support the Corporate GL team as necessary
• Relevant certifications, , ACA, ACCA, and CPA
• Background in general accounting
• Credit Control, Assisting with REL sheets