Specialist, Tax Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the specialist, tax opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing procedures and system requirements for new applications being reviewed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Controls and Procedures
• Strong background in audit and accounting
• Working knowledge of commercial property/casualty coverage and services
• Demonstrated understanding of when to proceed alone and when to involve Surplus Lines Tax Manager or other Associates
• Multi-state tax and payroll knowledge
• Prior experience working with Union agreements and Union reporting requirements
• Working knowledge of JD Edwards/AS400 payroll systems is preferred, but not necessary
• Practical work experience with the real estate industry and/or title industry

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and direction to Operations, accounts payable, and client services for annual information reporting for vendor payments, futures, single stock futures, listed option, equity, fixed income, and OTC transactions.

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

• Perform duties relevant to the administration of tax distributions and reporting to ensure that the investment funds comply with all aspects of the tax regulations
• Experience with US outbound international US tax law and foreign tax law in jurisdictions
• Experience working with Hyperion Tax Provision, HFM or SmartView
• Working knowledge of Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• Multi-state tax accounting and reporting concepts, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of software applications including Excel and Word
• PeopleSoft or equivalent client/server payroll systems
• Researching and interpreting IRS and state tax requirements

Please consider me for the specialist, tax opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for oversight and accountability overall company tax affairs, including compliance, accounting for income taxes, technical research, process improvement, and risk and controls assessment.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficiency with SAP/R3 financial system, strong Excel knowledge
• Teamwork oriented and cooperation and working with other people to accomplish improvements and secure deliverables as needed
• Action oriented and learning on the fly, have perseverance
• To assist with the completion of all tax related compliance obligations including income tax, GST, FBT, payroll tax, customs and stamp duties
• To assist with the Tax Effect Accounting requirements for various legal entities
• To assist with transfer pricing compliance including preparation of transfer pricing documentation
• Undertake ad hoc research in relation to the abovementioned taxes
• To assist with day to day questions from the business in relation to the abovementioned taxes

Please consider me for the specialist, tax opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for written and/or oral responses and testimony to federal, state, and regulatory authorities, and supports all regulatory matters concerning income taxes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• In depth working knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes preferred
• In depth working knowledge of partnership taxation preferred
• Working knowledge of OneSource tax compliance software and online tax research tools (CCH, Checkpoint and BNA)
• Experience in tax research and managing audits
• Experience with Power Tax fixed asset software preferred
• Knowledge of regulated utility tax accounting desirable
• Knowledge of SAP accounting software desirable
• Strong team player who contributes to the development of functional strategy and leads project teams to achieve milestones and objectives

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the specialist, tax position.

Previously, I was responsible for overall guidance and training to the business, and help them to meet regulatory requirements in doing business.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Japanese CPA, tax accountant (Zeirishi) qualification preferred
• Strong accounting, analytical and technical knowledge of US tax reporting and compliance for domestic operations
• Proactive, detail oriented, self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Strong work paper technique and attention to detail
• Strong research and analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of accounting for income taxes under IFRS
• Knowledge of corporate income taxation
• Team player with good communication, negotiation and presentation skills