Senior Associate, Accounting Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for consultation on all new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP implications and how they strategically impact the company.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Working knowledge of Workday is preferred
• Knowledge of Investments and/or Derivatives (ASC 815, ASC 820, SSAP 86)
• Experience in a Big 4 Public Accounting setting
• Previous experience working in the Insurance or Financial Service industry
• Contribute to the creation of financial policies and procedures
• Operates autonomously and works well under pressure
• Prior experience working with ERP accounting systems strongly preferred
• Team player with a positive ”can-do “approach

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical accounting responses and solutions to management and auditors based on research and analysis of U.S.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Supporting the audit/ tax team
• Reviewing of balance sheet and financials
• Involvement in Real Estate tax and business licensing reporting
• Compliance reporting with banks
• Worked with or willingness to learn different systems (SQL, Lawson, JDA)
• Openness to a little bit of travel
• Dutch GAAP knowledge
• Willingness to seek innovative efficiencies

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation on all new accounting pronouncements and relevant GAAP issues and how they strategically impact the company.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Consolidations of International Currency
• Provide clear communications and recommendations to agency program management office (PMO) and to financial system service provider
• Support the requirements gathering process, gap analysis, and management of functional and technical requirements
• Develop and help implement department-wide policies and standards
• Respond to data calls from internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in management-level, integrated project team, and working group meetings and complete assigned tasks
• Provide subject matter technical expertise to the agency PMO and functional teams in various financial management areas, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, budget, acquisition management, accounts payable, accounts receivable
• Provide test and evaluation support, development of test plans, test scripts, evaluation criterion, and coordination

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for training to accounting and finance teams on technical pronouncements and GAAP interpretations as necessary to support an informed, up to date accounting department.

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:

• Prepare and manage the submission of deliverables to the client
• CPA and/or CGFM highly desirable
• Demonstrated excellence of technical knowledge of accounting (US GAAP), accounting systems/processes
• Basic knowledge of European VAT system
• Experience with SAP is a +
• Reviewing and ensuring general ledger accuracy
• Overseeing accounting systems and answering questions related to accounting process
• Bank recs and close processes monthly, quarterly, and annually

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance in understanding the accounting implications of FASB pronouncements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with general ledger systems (Oracle preferred) preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience performing internet research
• An environment with high volumes of transactions and data, being able to interpret trends and understand impacts
• Using SAP previously
• Journals, balance sheets, reconciliations, analyse and managing General Ledger Accounts
• Excellent excel – pivot tables and v lookups
• Broad understanding of accounting principles, theories, concepts and practices