Account Payable Specialist Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to month-end closing and month-end invoice accruals; reconcile accounts payable sub-ledgers to the general ledgers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Work under moderate supervision with latitude for independent judgement
• Adept in analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient in MS Office, largely in Excel, and MS Outlook
• Knowledge and hands on experience of ERP systems
• A firm understanding of basic accounting and G/L principles
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills to effectively communicate with management, associates, vendors, and customers
• Good knowledge of Outlook, Excel (including Pivot table and V-lookup) and Word
• Lawson, UTA, MHC Image Express

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership, oversight and strategic direction of Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets (AP & FA) processes within FSS.

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

• Follow up on aged invoices and GR items within agreed SLAs
• Track and report core performance metrics
• Establish and maintain a control environment for the processes represented by MFS
• Support each business unit with external and internal audit needs for processes owned by MFS
• Take part in ad-hoc projects and support continuous improvement environment
• Other non-described tasks as per agreed business unit service catalogue
• Knowledge of, and experience in core finance functional competencies
• Matches Purchase Orders (POs) to deliveries received to ensure accuracy

In response to your job posting for account payable specialist, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for open Trade Accounts Payable reports as of month-end to General Accountant for account reconciliation.

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

• Sense of urgency and an absolute commitment in achieving goals
• Process driven and well-organised, with sufficient flexibility to accommodate ad hoc requests
• SAP experience, conversant on MS Office
• Accounting and Reporting background (USGAAP, statutory and fiscal)
• Good spoken/written communications skills in English
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, more specifically Excel
• Knowledge of a Modern Integrated ERP System
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the account payable specialist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for the Accounts Payable vendor invoice documentation or details to practice controllers during the month-end P&L review process.

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:

• Accounting or accounts receivables/payables experience (SAP experience helpful)
• Strong communication skills (follows up and also asks for help)
• Solid understanding of accounts payable procedures
• Previous Oracle experience is preferred
• Prepare payment proposal and perform payment controls
• Process Consignment Stock, EDI and Self-Billing invoices with appropriate approval
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate supporting documentation
• Ensure vendor and business unit issue resolution within agreed SLAs

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the account payable specialist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership, train and work closely with a team of Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure the accounts payable invoices are processed accordingly for the assigned region of dealerships.

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:

• Resolves any discrepancies with vendors
• Maintaining accurate tracking of receipts, returns and vendor invoices
• Reconciles shipments received into inventory to the GL monthly
• Maintain working relationships with vendors/suppliers
• Manages new vendor requests and maintain vendor master list, filing W-9's and processing 1099's
• Experience receiving, matching, batching and check runs
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
• Hands on experience with Concur highly desirable