Accounting Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the accounting manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training and guidance as the subject matter expert on income tax accounting for US GAAP and statutory accounts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of cost allocation – program and joint cost
• Knowledge of the booking for payroll and how it implicates the month end close
• Previous public accounting preferred
• Professional and mature presence
• Focus on continuous improvement to ongoing processes
• Attention to detail in workpapers and process documentation
• Prioritizes staff development
• Thrives in an environment of rapid change and astounding growth, as typically found in venture capital-backed companies

I would like to submit my application for the accounting manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for critical support ensuring compliance with US GAAP and related accounting rules.

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

• Strong technical proficiency of accounting software and office productivity tools (PeopleSoft, MS Office – Excel)
• Familiar with business finance policy and process
• Strong cost control, risk management, and financial analysis capabilities
• Able to manage workflow and meet deadlines and work efficiently under tight deadlines
• Previous experience with Accounting Policy and Financial Reporting
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar Accounting software
• Previous experience with Financial Statement Preparation, Fixed Asset Accounting, GAAP, General Ledger, Month-end Close, SEC Reporting, and Revenue Recognition
• Experience with aviation and equipment leasing industries

I would like to submit my application for the accounting manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support for US GAAP technical accounting processes and documentation.

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:

• All aspects of full-charge bookkeeping - process A/R, AP, organize and prepare work papers, general ledger coding, account reconciliations
• Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet and accounting software - Peachtree & QuickBooks Accounting Software preferred
• Previous experience with Budgeting/Forecasting/Planning, Corporate Accounting, GAAP, General Ledger, and Trend / Variance Analysis
• Recognized qualification in Accounting, such as college graduate with major in accounting
• Recent experience within Financial Services or Management Company
• Previous experience with General Ledger, Month-end Close
• Previous experience with SOX
• Experience with a large international company

I would like to submit my application for the accounting manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for detailed property level information to enhance understanding of each property and document pertinent property information in order to ensure US GAAP accounting compliance.

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:

• Large ERP systems experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting expertise, able to research and make recommendations
• Proven experience supervising staff with an emphasis on providing positive and constructive feedback and work product review
• Excellent software skills including large company software (ERP) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong supervisory experience leading a small team
• Experience in PRC manufacturing will be an advantage
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral – able to effectively interact across all levels of the organization
• Prior experience with Infor Visual Software

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical accounting guidance across all functions ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP and IRGS; provide findings to management and participate in discussions with external auditors.

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

• SAP experience is preferred/Hyperion Financial Manager (HFM) and Blackline experience are preferred
• Previous experience in either the pharmaceutical industry or a public company is preferred
• Strong technical accounting abilities
• Large Corporate environment experience needed
• Manufacturing or Shared Service Environment
• Proactively supports policies and procedures to improve performance
• Previous management/ supervisor experience
• Accounting Managers should have advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel skills