Accounts Payable Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the accounts payable manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the primary training and support to AP staff consistent with standardized procedures established for the AP Service Center.

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

• Large ERP Accounts Payable system proficiency
• Extract data from SUN accounting system for analysis of requested information for various departments as and when requested
• Assist vendors in resolving invoice discrepancies and investigating and clearing outstanding invoices and expediting requests
• Coordination and preparation of all internal and external AP related audit requirements as requested by auditors
• Preparation and filing of annual 1099 tax files
• Proficient PC skills using Microsoft Office products, Business Objects and SAP (or other ERP accounting system)
• Oracle and Optimal Character Recognition (OCR) experience highly preferred
• Excellent understanding of “End to End” (E2E) process for “Purchase to Pay” (P2P) with a heavy focus on overall process improvement

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for training to new AP team members and contribute to the development of the AP training manual.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Excellent in MS-Excel
• Working knowledge and understanding & working on SAP
• Excellent Communication skills (Both spoken & written English)
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Microsoft Dynamics SL or Great Plains software experience preferred
• Working knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience and proficiency within accounting systems and computer programs including MS Office (especially Excel), Great Plains, Concur, and/or Ariett
• Experience with large enterprise-level accounting and reporting systems

I would like to submit my application for the accounts payable manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for project management oversight to the set-up of new sites and the ongoing distribution of AP reports required by internal departments (Treasury, regional accounting offices, resort managers).

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• High volume, complex invoice experience
• Shared services environment experience
• Able to work both independently but know when to ask for help
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Accounts Payable, Finance and/or Accounting
• Knowledge of Supply Chain ‘procure to pay’ process is an asset
• Knowledge of GAAP highly preferred
• Previous experience with NetSuite preferred
• Collaborate with local teams and regional teams in a multi-cultural and global set-up

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for departmental leadership to research and champion the development of best practices and optimize the use of technology.

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

• Knowledge of Material Management Information Systems (MMISs)
• Strong knowledge of A/P procedures associated with a restaurant organization
• Process Analysis background
• Strong problem-solving, communication, project management and interpersonal skills
• Provides leadership and expertise on the processing, recording, and reporting of accounts payable transactions to ensure proper coding
• Leads team that reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies related to vendor inquiries and payments
• Manages A/P to include vendor relations, disbursement, 1099 and tax related matters
• Oversees, trains and manages multiple staff involved in the AP process which handles high volume disbursements in multiple entities

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for insight in purchasing and AP practices, standards and requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• PeopleSoft accounts payable experience preferred
• Maintaining continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review, and implement process improvements
• Familiarity with adhering to and complying with internal controls over financial reporting
• Recommends and implements process improvement and automation
• Computerized accounting experience NECESSARY
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel utilizing functions such as pivot tables and look-ups
• Experience as an AP Manager
• Experienced at managing and developing AP teams