Senior Accounting Manager Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations on standard policy and compliance best practices for accounting and help to ensure processes are Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant.

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:

• Flexible approach, willing to work as part of a team
• Managerial level experience in a corporate accounting department, including staff supervision, completion of a monthly financial close and preparation of financial statement reports
• Strong working knowledge of US accounting principles
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Excel, including VLOOKUP’s and Pivot tables
• Experience using an ERP, such as Oracle, JD Edwards or Workday
• Strong organizational, written and communicative skills
• Proficient in the use of financial statement report writing software, such as HOST Analytics
• Experience at a complex and/or international company

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

Previously, I was responsible for comprehensive analysis and business commentaries with respect to the accounting policy, reporting, monitoring and reconciliation activities according to management requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• CPA, big 4 background preferred
• Cloud-based ERP systems experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and v-look ups and the Microsoft Office package
• Manager level experience at a Big Four public accounting firm preferred
• Experience in PeopleSoft and Hyperion Financial Management strongly preferred
• Should understand both accounting & audit topics
• Working knowledge of both US GAAP & German GAAP relevant statutory requirements
• Conversationally fluent in both German and English

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive analysis with respect to the accounting policy, reporting, monitoring and reconciliation activities according to management requirements.

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:

• Excel Super user (Pivot tables, data analysis, & Macro writing preferred)
• Current CPA, ACA or similar accounting license is preferred
• Experience with US GAAP and IFRS is preferred
• Experience working in a multi-national, public company strongly preferred
• Leveraging financial software packages used in the production of trial balances and related reporting requirements
• Strong understanding of complex ERP systems, Oracle EBS preferred
• Advance Excel skill and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Cost Accountant experience

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance to functional accounting teams and/or integration team on the operationalization and implementation of accounting requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• NetSuite, Concur, SalesForce experience preferred
• Background with FAS109 / ASC740
• Be able to cultivate strong cross functional relationships
• Develop engagement plans for a variety of entities and accounts
• Assist Partners in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
• SME in Federal financial reporting, internal controls, and/or financial business systems
• Supervise team of accounting professionals
• Preferred client management

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for summary updates regarding new accounting guidance and new SEC requirements, including implementation of new accounting standards, as applicable.

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

• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance and SEC reporting requirements
• Combination of public accounting & industry experience is ideal
• Public accounting experience at a large regional or national firm
• Strong initiative, responsibility, commitment, and willingness to learn
• Proficiency with CostPoint and ADP Payroll
• Expertise with automations
• Experience with Yardi Systems and MRI Software preferred
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP including operating and capital leases, asset capitalization, and asset retirement obligations