Tax Accounting Manager Cover Letter

Please consider me for the tax accounting manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for support to prepare / review quarterly/annual consolidated income tax provisions prepared under US GAAP;.

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:

• Proficient in Microsoft office suite products, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of Federal and state income tax, and tax accounting principles
• Excellent knowledge of the US tax regulation and US tax compliance (federal, state tax )
• Big 4, national or regional CPA firm experience preferred
• Has working experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
• Preferably with working experience in Audit
• Excellent knowledge in local accounting legislation, tax regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations

I am excited to be applying for the position of tax accounting manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for individualized income tax accounting guidance and assistance to each of PAREXEL’s reporting entities.

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

• Proficient with web-based document storage and income tax software
• Working remotely will be considered with occasional travel for training
• Demonstrated knowledge in GAAP and product costing
• Manages staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs
• True hands-on front line manager
• Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets
• Extensive knowledge of department processes
• Knowledge of GAAP Accounting Standards as they pertain to Income Taxes (ASC 740)

I am excited to be applying for the position of tax accounting manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for audit support to the Tax Controversies group for issues related to US Income tax positions and filings.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Advanced skills in MS Office and MS Excel
• Preferably with experience in using Oracle and/ or Peoplesoft
• Customer oriented, hardworking and accountable, takes initiative, willing to work under pressure
• Excellent client servicing and interpersonal skills
• Statutory and Tax filing related experience
• The Switzerland Statutory Accounting and Tax Manager role for Finance comprises additional responsibilities above and beyond the requirements of a normal Operations delivery manager role
• Expert with Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables)
• SAP and Hyperion experienced preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the tax accounting manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for income tax accounting training as required for the tax and country controllership groups.

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:

• Advanced knowledge of financial or accounting concepts, policies and procedures, related accounting and regulatory compliance requirements
• Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheet and database software
• May require analytical skills sufficient to develop and implement financial data management and reporting systems
• Advanced leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff
• Advanced skill presenting to individuals and groups
• Tax provision consolidation experience is preferred
• Prior audit experience of public entities is preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, with advanced Excel skills, such as Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), v-lookup, pivot tables, macros and complex formulas

In response to your job posting for tax accounting manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support on a wide variety of complex income tax accounting issues, serving as a technical resource for the tax accounting team.

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

• Work with tax and non-tax leaders to implement tax strategies and execute special projects
• Work with other tax leaders to resolve complex tax issues
• Prepare and review the global income tax provision, accounting and related financial statement disclosures as part of the quarterly and annual closes
• Handle the preparation and review of U.S. federal and state income tax filings and ensure timely submission using a combination of internal and external advisor resources
• Lead U.S. federal and state income tax audits
• Experience with identifying, designing and implementing technology and process changes that result in demonstrated improvements in the global tax accounting function
• Tax generalist experience that includes a mix of US Federal, US state, and international tax, transfer pricing, AMT taxes, R&D credits
• Strong computer skills in tax compliance/provision software and Excel