AP Accountant Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for general maintenance for the accounts payable module in the accounting program, such as adding and updating vendors;.

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

• Filing of documents per local requirement
• Ensure compliance to company policies and local statutory/regulatory requirements
• Participate in month end closing process including preparing various journal entries
• Assist in the ad hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor/management
• Minimum of graduation in commerce/accounting
• Knowledge of accounting and regulatory practices of China would be an advantage
• First experience in accounting/finance
• USGAAP, SAP knowledge is an asset

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

Previously, I was responsible for administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations which include: Maintain a filing system for all Accounts Payable documents.

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

• Supplies and incorporates new ideas and processes that add value to the company
• Outstanding customer service and committed to standards of excellence
• Good understanding of corporate accounting
• Reasonable command of English
• Familiar with SAP is preferable
• Logical, responsive, positive
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, Italian or French would be an asset
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, working experience in SAP

I would like to submit my application for the AP accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and guidance to accounts payable, tax and/or project teams on a variety of accounting issues.

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

• Fluent English and Dutch, any other European language is an asset
• Excellent German and English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team working skill
• Openness for continuous improvement (willing to address innovative ideas, open to feedback)
• Complete understanding of full cycle Accounts Payable process
• Demonstrated experience performing in a high volume and deadline driven environment
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and SharePoint
• Industry ideally in a distribution or manufacturing environment

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for operational accounting oversight in areas such as bank reconciliations, accounts payable and/or receivable transactions, payroll postings and fixed asset capitalization.

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:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance ***directly related working knowledge can be substituted for education
• Prior accounting experience in an Accounts Payable environment
• Experience with processing Travel and Expense reports in a government contractor environment
• Oracle Accounts Payables knowledge preferred
• Consistently meets critical deadlines
• Ensure that all payments to suppliers for goods / services received are made in accordance with terms of payment as per the contract/order
• Process all request for payments for staff third parties in a timely manner
• Good team member and to perform under pressure/tight deadline

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical guidance to the Accounts Payable team and other less experienced accountants to resolve accounting issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Exposure to indirect taxes preferable eg
• Primary responsibility is to ensure the complete accounts payable cycle for European Edwards entities from receiving the invoice to successful payment
• Basic level of accounting knowledge would be an asset
• Good verbal and written knowledge of English, Dutch and French are demanded
• Knowledge of GAAP (US & International preferred) with a strong understanding of financial and operational controls
• Proven proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• Experience in construction accounting (preferred)
• XA/Mapics/AS400/IBM iSeries is preferred