Cost Accounting Analyst Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for deeper level financial support and analysis for the Financial Issuance (FI) Business Unit within the Business Area.

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 English Skills (B2 Level minimum)
• Maintain existing and design new management reports relating to inventory, productivity, and costing annually, and on an as needed basis
• Assist with the planning, preparation and conducting of the annual physical inventory of production materials, perishable tooling and MRO
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations relating to relating to inventory, inventory reserves, and costing
• Update the Ithaca – Chain plant standard cost system bills of material, routing, and costing rates annually and on an as needed basis
• Assist with the preparation of internal and external customer quotes with cost analysis and financial modeling as needed
• Use all mean available for identifying/ implementing process improvements to enhance resource effectiveness and eliminate waste within the organization
• Support other accounting activities as needed

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial leadership in the annual planning process for the Operations organization, relating to development of manufacturing volumes and operating rates, cost center budgets, business allocations, inventory levels and capital spending requirements;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Good knowledge of micro-computing
• Experience with Discoverer and Oracle suite an asset
• Past employment with a manufacturing company
• Accounting/finance experience (month end close, variance analysis, journal entries)
• Knowledge of excel spreadsheets and relational databases
• Some knowledge of cost accounting software
• Some understanding of data base file management and query writing
• Experience with data queries and presentation graphics desirable

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

Previously, I was responsible for management and project staff with ongoing reporting using the Yardi Job Cost analytics and custom analytics reports.

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:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business
• Analyzing the variation of price and efficiency
• Posting the cost of sales and stock
• Valuating IFRS inventories
• Explaining IFRS cost of sales
• Generating, analyzing and controlling KPIs
• Certified Public Accountant - Graduated
• Solid in MS Excel

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

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and timely management accounting, analysis and interpretation to ensure accurate and actionable Supply Chain business decisions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Flexible, self starter, professionally ambitious, analytical, detail and results oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products especially MS Excel
• Sound working knowledge of large ERP systems preferably SAP modules FI & CO
• Black Belt Six Sigma / Process Improvement
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a professional manner and maintains high standards of integrity
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Comfortable to liaise with non-accounting staff at all levels on a daily basis
• Professional designation (CA, CGA or CMA) an asset
• Good command of French and English (spoken and written)

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial and business support to various Controlling personnel and/or business unit or directly to management of the company.

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

• Strong analytical skills, creativity and flexibility
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining a PC database and operating systems
• Requires broad knowledge of cost control systems and related cost accounting functions and includes the preparation of strategic recommendations to management
• Requires advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices
• Requires expertise in Microsoft Office
• Fluency in French, English and Dutch languages
• Demonstrates and applies knowledge in the fields of cost accounting, inventory controlling, and financial reporting and analysis
• Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in accounting or related field