Tax Staff Accountant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support and back-up in tax return preparation and filings with basic invoicing information as support for multiple states.

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

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and practices
• Working knowledge of R&D tax incentives and/or experience with Section 199
• Experience with uniform capitalization (UNICAP)
• Experience in a retail store is preferred
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, analytical and problem solving skills
• Willingness to moderately travel
• Vertex Software - preferred
• Introductory knowledge of ASC 740 preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the tax staff accountant position.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance to develop, gather and document basic technical data for reporting and analysis.

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:

• Technically proficient and have strong accounting and analytical skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications (specifically Excel), electronic tax compliance systems (preferably, CorpTax), and financial query tools (preferably, Hyperion Financial)
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, and communication skills
• Eligible to sit for CPA certification preferred
• Highly organized, process-minded and detail-oriented
• Flexible and able to operate in a high energy, changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with computers, spreadsheets

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting support, including assisting in preparing financial statements and the 990 tax return.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understanding and experience with bank reconciliation functions, posting journal entries, and month
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis and project
• Occasional requirement for overtime
• Proficiency with computers, including spreadsheet software programs
• Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence and mutual respect in a collaborative environment
• Extensive training focused on career and leadership development
• Ample opportunity to grow professionally
• Eligible or working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits)

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

Previously, I was responsible for support and responds to information requests from corporate (accounting, tax, treasury, IT, HR, sales, environmental compliance, legal, etc.) as well as region and area field financial management as required.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Has specialized knowledge of VAT Compliance
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and related processes
• Financial accounting experience strongly preferred
• Communicates status of work and issues to managers or partners on a timely basis
• Develops strong relationships with the firm and client personnel
• Passed CPA exams or pursuing their CPA Licenses
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and experience with OneSource Income Tax, and fixed asset system(s) is preferred

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

Previously, I was responsible for income and Indirect tax audit support including retrieval of invoices or other documentation required to respond to audit requests.

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:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS applications
• Knowledge of sales tax, VAT and corporate income tax
• Computer industry work experience is preferred
• Perform financial statement audit, review, and compilation procedures on clients in various industries
• Prepare tax returns, including partnerships, C Corps, S Corps
• Be willing and able to work on multiple client engagements at the same time
• Knowledge of sales tax, VAT or corporate income tax is preferred
• Strong Excel skills, problem solving, and organizational skills