Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

Financial Reporting Accountant 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 Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

9295 Sauer Rapid
Port Pauline, LA 95870
Dear Avery Davis,

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

Previously, I was responsible for subject matter expertise on Customer source systems, Master Data, Hierarchy management, General Ledger set up and financial control and reporting processes.

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:

  • Basic documentation skills, technical accounting knowledge
  • Proficient in other Microsoft Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Excellent knowledge of English language, both verbal and written
  • Production of management and financial accounts for the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and review and oversight of the monthly results for all group entities
  • Management and coordination of indirect and operational tax related activities
  • Development of budgets and forecasts for non-headcount related expenses
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC requirements
  • Analyzing and resolving accounting discrepancies

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Haven Murazik

Responsibilities for Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

Financial reporting accountant responsible for full support to the Nordics Financial Controller regarding the monthly transactions and provide assistance to the Senior Accountant in Bucharest regarding the Statutory compliance, US GAAP / Local GAAP reconciliation and Financial statements.

Effective communication skills (verbal active listening)
Peak hours during quarter-end reporting deadlines
Specialist knowledge of General Accounting practices and International Financial Reporting Standards
Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Delegation skills & leadership skills
Decision making & problem solving/analysis skills
Time & conflict management
Analysing and presenting statistical information

Financial Reporting Accountant Examples

Example #1

Example of Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

8493 Sunshine Island
Lake Maxwell, NE 84377-3065
Dear Sawyer Wunsch,

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to complete activities which include: Financial Reporting, P&L, SG&A expenses, allocations, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial close.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Prepares monthly allocation of medical costs to business units
  • Detail-oriented and knowledge of accounting procedures and financial reporting practices
  • Strong verbal, written and presentation skills are essential
  • Insight and knowledge of the insurance industry is preferred
  • Foreign currency knowledge and insight
  • Familiarity with SEC reporting rules and regulations, SEC financial reporting, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of equity based compensation preferred
  • Computer savvy with respect to general ledger and reporting software, particularly PeopleSoft, Hyperion Financial Management and Essbase

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

Sincerely,

Avery Schiller

Example #2

Example of Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

8326 Sharie Run
Port Vernborough, MD 27867
Dear Ari Rohan,

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

Previously, I was responsible for training and support for new and existing users on financial systems, general ledger, reporting tools.

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:

  • Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or be at final professional exam stage
  • Awareness and preferably knowledge of UK/US GAAP & UK/US corporation tax
  • Meeting audit standards and tax authority requirements
  • Confident user of standard Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel
  • Grasp and communicate complex accounting concepts & tax legislation
  • Think and act across the wider functional, business and international organisation without reliance upon formal hierarchy
  • Develop credibility and strong relationships with external tax specialists & corporate staff
  • Validate own work and demonstrate both persistence and attention to detail

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of financial reporting accountant.

Sincerely,

Drew Raynor

Example #3

Example of Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

7073 Laurene Isle
West Phuong, NC 81746
Dear Azariah Baumbach,

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

Previously, I was responsible for timely, accurate and compliant record to report services including statutory reporting in accordance with local GAAP for GSK's DACH Rx markets.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Strong understanding of balance sheet, profit and loss reporting structure
  • Knowledge of IFRS is preferred
  • Experience in consolidation is preferred
  • Previous experience with Microsoft Access is preferred
  • BA/BS (emphasis in Accounting and / or Finance preferred)
  • Working knowledge of usual office equipment – copier, fax
  • Working knowledge of business terminology, good spelling, grammar, and math skills
  • Current relevant experience with consolidations in a multinational environment

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Denver Pollich

Example #4

Example of Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

40551 Upton Mountain
Langville, OH 60178
Dear Quinn Barrows,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership to complete activities which include: Financial Reporting, P&L, SG&A expenses, allocations, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and financial close.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Exposure to manufacturing preferred
  • Preferred - Knowledge of SAP general ledger and Hyperion Financial Management reporting tool
  • Public accounting experience in audit preferred
  • Financial audit or statement preparation preferred
  • Understanding of IFRS and financial analysis/reporting requirements
  • Accounting experience within the energy sector preferred
  • Strong knowledge in US GAAP
  • CPA or eligible to sit for CPA exam strongly preferred

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

Sincerely,

Baylor Stiedemann

Example #5

Example of Financial Reporting Accountant Cover Letter

43600 Turcotte Springs
Gutmannfort, IA 14701
Dear Brooklyn Weber,

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the financial reporting accountant position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to the financial reporting and general ledger teams when needed, which may include special projects.

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

  • Demonstrated knowledge of management reporting
  • Practical knowledge of regulatory reporting
  • US GAAP and IFRS experience
  • Adeptness in forecasting
  • Very organized and pays great attention to detail
  • Highly proficient in the use of Excel and Word
  • Understanding of Statutory Accounting Principles
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles related to life insurance

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

Sincerely,

Phoenix Bernier

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