Accounting Team Lead Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical guidance on accounting issues and the application of accounting principles and regulatory pronouncements.

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

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, sales tax & financial reporting
• USGAAP and BRGAAP acumen
• Expert in managing priorities and flexible to changes
• Delegate and manage responsibilities for the Accounting Services team to ensure coverage of departmental duties – invoice processing, vendor maintenance, electronic imaging, interfaces with procurement systems, and customer payment application
• Ensure proper internal control guidelines are followed for each of the department’s practices
• Resolve procure to pay process issues affecting accounts payables by working with upstream departments to refine procedures and address inefficiencies
• Oversee month‐end close procedures, including reconciliations, accruals, and departmental reporting, including the reporting needs of upstream and downstream functions
• Design and provide training to department’s team members for all processes

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

Previously, I was responsible for cross-coverage assistance to other accountants in the General Accounting department by learning day-to-day functions and act as substitute periodically.

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

• Possess good interpersonal skills when dealing with employees and auditors
• Advanced problem definition, resolution, and decision-making skills
• Previous experience in a utility billing or customer care environment
• Experience with Oracle general ledger preferred
• Work in a team setting to deliver quality work and be comfortable discussing accounting practices and offering guidance and recommendations
• Motivated and a self-starter to complete necessary workloads
• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and computerized accounting software, knowledge in SAP and Oracle will be added advantage
• High level understanding of high volume site tender reconciliations/retail organisations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for strategic leadership, direction, and oversight to the Payroll Team to assure services are appropriately aligned to meet customer needs and comply with the provisions of Contract 44, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable California State and General regulations, policies and procedures.

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:

• Corporate or shared services experience
• Understanding of Marriott's finance and accounting processes
• International Accounting and Insurance experience
• Excellent written communication skills and report writing skills
• Advance knowledge of company installed computer software and hardware for submission of request of reimbursement preferred
• Advance knowledge of company and department operations, organization and structure
• Knowledge of US GAAP experience with local statutory reporting
• Personal computer skills (Microsoft office suite)

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

Previously, I was responsible for support to the International Accounting Manager and wider Accounting team for on-going Corporate projects.

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

• Experience in a team lead capacity
• Accounting background (double entry accounting, month-end activities and reporting)
• Previous experience in OTC & CMD area is advantage
• Team coordination experience is an advantage
• Analytical & innovative way of thinking
• Good time management – able to monitor the workload and prioritize
• Fluent knowledge of English & other European language (German or French preferably)
• Intermediate knowledge of medical terminology and billing practices

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accounting team lead position.

Previously, I was responsible for accounting guidance and support to the colleagues (Accounting, HR, Business, Tax, IT etc.) in case of specific topics or business model changes, local French legislation changes, IFRS changes.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Demonstrated SAP or any large complex ERP (People Soft JD Edwards, Oracle) experience preferred
• Working knowledge of corporate level accounting principles, credit and collections, strong adhoc reporting skills
• Knowledge of high volume national accounts, with multiple locations
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivables, cash management, and invoicing/billing
• Previous effective leadership experience
• Previous airline, travel agency and/or auditing experience
• Competency with the Microsoft Office programs, knowledge of Sabre, ARC Memo Manager and COMPASS/DRS, BSPLink, ATARI and Sabre electronic ticketing and PNR data
• Familiar with passenger ticketing, fare rules, pricing, reporting and ticket processing