Accounts Payable Accountant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting expertise to operational staff - an ability to understand the operational point of view is a must.

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:

• Paying vendors by scheduling and preparing payments
• Previous experience with Great Plains and Concur strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Excel and spreadsheet reporting
• Preferably familiar with Accounting Systems
• Experience in working in a government contracting environment preferred
• Experience in account reconciliations and financial closing process (accrual set-up and execution, account reconciliation, ) and a solid understanding of GAAP, internal controls and SOX compliance
• Knowledge of basic Accounting principles (debit / credit / general ledger)
• Working knowledge of SAP and Concur online expense reporting system

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for day-to-day supervision to the Accounts Payable team, ensuring the staff is adhering to departmental procedures and ensuring timely and accurate work of the staff.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• BA or AA in Accounting or Finance
• High standards for customer service, attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
• Display a positive attitude and work well in a team environment
• Prior experience in a real estate or financial services firm preferred
• Process employee expense reports in a timely manner, making sure all documentation is received
• Process facility related invoices accurately and efficiently
• Work with multiple school and internal departments to effectively report transactions

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for continuous training to end users and internal clients on accounts payable activities; ensures training material is kept up to date and is relevant.

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

• Proficient in using Excel and QuickBooks
• Process/enter and upload invoices into system
• Correspond with vendors, business owners and respond to inquiries
• Assist in monthly Closing Process
• General familiarity with Excel spreadsheets and accounting principles
• Experience with SAP and internal information systems helpful
• Familiarity with spreadsheet (Excel) and accounting principles
• Experience with SAP and internal information systems

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for daily management and leadership to the Accounts Payable team, ensuring that staff is adhering to departmental procedures and ensure timely and accurate work of the staff;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to research invoice, credit memo and PO information according to vendor’s aging report and
• Experience with the design of logical spreadsheets for analysis, specifically the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUPS
• Experience using Oracle E-Business Suites, and the Commonwealth’s software applications, such as Cardinal preferred
• Reconcile all AP subsidiary ledgers to the GL monthly
• Willingness to work full time hours extended hours during month end close
• B.com in Accounting
• Requires a full range of hand and finger motion for data entry purposes
• Familiar with Navision or SAP

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

Previously, I was responsible for support for the Accounts Payable team is when Accounts Payable Supervisor is away, which include (reviewing and approving invoice batches, scheduling payments etc).

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of GAAP related property, equipment and knowledge of sales/use tax regulations
• Strong PC and mainframe systems experience and report writing aptitude
• Excel macros knowledge
• Ensures Adherence to Technical Accounting Guidelines - Ensures processes properly reflect Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), GAAP, Financial Control Standards (FCS).Determines appropriate accounting treatment for special items
• Thinks strategically by developing new procedures to accommodate growth and challenge existing procedures to develop more efficient processes
• An understanding and practice of confidentiality concerning financial matters
• Consistently sound judgment
• Microsoft Great Plains Dynamics accounting software