Operational Accounting Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for information and assistance to management, employees, regulatory agencies, auditors, and others relative to classification and/or accounting treatment of taxes, revenues, earnings, expenses, policies, and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Advanced knowledge of systems and automation tools (including Excel and Access)
• Management of information, forecasting & planning and review
• Ensure management know their targets, provide statistical ratios
• Manage Stock in order to ensure that we have good stock control, understand the stock value, ensure stock counts are performed, documentation for stock is correct (this fits in with the job costing duties above – understanding what the cost of large jobs is and ensuring we control those costs through good stock management )
• Provide leadership and development of team to motivate the team to continuous improvement and excellent results
• Demonstrated experience in hastening resolution, assessing course of action, and implementing or taking action based upon findings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint
• Knowledge of the Oracle financial system, preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and direction to the operations team setting both near term, and long term operational and strategic objectives.

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

• Participate in special projects and committees
• Established business systems aptitude, including experience with ERP (SAP) and Business Information warehouses, should understand IT process
• Project management experience, including design, implementation and change management
• Proficiency using Microsoft office to perform business analysis, communicate, and deliver strategic and professional presentations
• Expertise in SAP FI (Financial Accounting) and CO (Controlling) preferred
• Proficiency with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and implementing strong internal controls
• Experience with a mid to large ERP system, MS Dynamics ERP system (Great Plains) preferred
• Experienced in previous client facing role

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendation on internal control policies and Moody’s Global Accounting Policies (MGAP) with respect to MA Revenue Accounting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous experience working with enterprise wide applications strongly preferred Customer Care & Billing, Business Intelligence, Oracle/SAP, Hyperion Suite, Work Order Management System, and/or Powerplan
• Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification
• Experienced in JDE and Yardi business system is highly preferred
• Experience in cash handling techniques
• Strong knowledge of the Organization's financial and operational systems including but not limited to billing, revenue estimation, claims, general and administrative expenses, investments, taxes supporting source systems and general ledger including how these systems interact with each other during day to day operations and monthly reporting processes
• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration or Finance with Accounting emphasis or work experience, Certified Public Accountant experience
• Experience with directing and leading a dynamic team of professionals comprised of many disciplines
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation of settlements activities such as the key balance sheet and profit & loss accounts

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership in the development and monitoring of fiscal budgets and operational strategies to produce both short-term and long-term sustainability.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Perform monthly and quarterly analysis of direct expenses for all divisions to record accruals
• Present financial information to diverse groups within the company
• Create strong relationships with staff members to support fact-based decision making and to support staff with information for their decision-making requirements
• Ensure corporate compliance is met
• Review and post Accounts Payable invoices, Accounts Receivable transactions, Settlement files, and Sales Tax returns
• Review and approve advances and inventory purchases
• Review, approve and release wire transfers and electronic funds transfer to the bank
• Have sound understanding of company policy, procedures and ERP systems

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance in short and long-term planning, setting goals and strategies, development of departmental policies and procedures, regulatory interpretations and interface, and ongoing evaluation of operational effectiveness.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in Investment Banking Fund Accounting role
• Proven leadership skills - experience of managing large teams
• Excellent understanding of journal entry processing, balance sheet and income statement concepts
• Basic understanding of financial statement concepts
• Knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, etc)
• Provide to provide support and guidance to the junior members of the team and be clearly identified as a subject matter expert
• Be directly involved in certain elements of the day to day running of the team and/or oversight of specific team tasks
• Oversight of deliverables within the team