Accounts Payable Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise on the processing, recording, and reporting of accounts payable transactions; review vendor invoices, vendor setup, 1099 reporting, and general ledger reports to ensure proper coding and authorization.

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

• Standard computer literacy (MS Office in particular Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with a large ERP system and intermediate Excel
• Flexibility – being able to adapt to a constantly changing environment and process
• Extensive experience within a technical environment
• Knowledge of the procurement lifecycle
• Role requires experience with the operation of leading practice procurement technology applications (SAP, Oracle, or Ariba)
• Thorough understanding of company PO structure sales and use tax
• Professional, positive attitude

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

Previously, I was responsible for expertise on the AP processing, recording, and reporting of accounts payable transactions; review vendor invoices, vendor setup, 1099 reporting, and general ledger reports to ensure proper coding and authorization for our worldwide operations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, entering and posting them into the accounting system
• Understand entire billing cycle including data entry, coding and maintenance of expense accounts, communicating with vendors and ensuring payments are made in a timely manner
• Handle a variety of internal and external vendor inquiries and remedy any issues
• Manage payables including sub-contractor invoices, rent payments and prepare weekly cheque runs and EFT payments
• Ensure coding is accurate, consistent and complete
• Create journal entries to record bank transactions and accounting adjustments
• Assist in developing and implementing procedures to improve accounts payable processes
• Administer vendor set-ups and changes and close unused vendor accounts

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

Previously, I was responsible for back-up customer service support to accounts payable by monitoring and responding to emails received through the general AP email addresses.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Preferred experience in a multi-facility healthcare organization
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft office applications with advanced level Excel
• Experience with ERP systems and EDI software
• An understanding of general accounting concepts
• Experience with a document imaging system and ERP system (accounts payable module) and skilled in processing a high invoice volume with accuracy
• Microsoft Windows Office experience including Word, Excel, and Outlook email software
• Able to meet deadlines while offering the highest levels of customer service
• Skilled in organizing work and setting priorities

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

Previously, I was responsible for regular feedback to the Accounts Payable Manager and escalates issues when appropriate; provides feedback for opportunities to improve standard operating 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:

• Some lifting of boxes weighing between 5 and 25 pounds
• Some standing and walking but primarily sitting
• Bending frequently
• Detailed knowledge of end to end Procure to Pay process
• Strong experience of MS Office (in particular Microsoft Excel)
• Deadline driven, accurate, diligent and multi-tasker
• The equivalent of a High School diploma or GED and coursework in Accounting
• Proficient in use of computers, and intermediate excel skills including pivot tables and V-lookup functions

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise on the processing, recording, and reporting of accounts payable transactions; review vendor invoices, vendor setup, 1099 reporting, and general ledger reports to ensure proper coding and authorization for our US and Canada operations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good business systems aptitude and experience with ERP systems (JDE and QAD preferred)
• Learns, understands and maintains process flows for transactions
• Above average PC skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Access, Word)
• No stranger to financial accounting programs, including Oracle
• Manage the entire Accounts Payable functions including related processes and controls
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Serve as a liaison to organizational leadership for day to day Accounts Payable operations
• Work closely with the purchasing department on PO/invoice issues and process improvements