Contract Accountant Cover Letter

Contract Accountant Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Contract Accountant Cover Letter

63250 Sipes Ranch
Hersheltown, ND 75614-4815
Dear Spencer Gusikowski,

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

Previously, I was responsible for monthly Profit and Loss fluctuation analysis, prepare journal entries, financial reporting packages and balance sheet reconciliations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Monthly and quarterly regulatory reporting
  • APRA reporting
  • Analytical review of reporting variances
  • Preparation of reporting templates
  • Work closely with a number of stakeholders
  • Drive change and efficiency improvement
  • Recently CA/CPA qualified
  • Strong understanding of the financial services sector

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Blake Ward

Responsibilities for Contract Accountant Cover Letter

Contract accountant responsible for data analysis for income tax, transaction tax, and financial reporting items and enable accurate and timely forecasting of the group tax rate and acceleration of tax reporting close.

Fluency in Italian and good knowledge of written and spoken English
Strong Microsoft Office experience, particularly Excel
Possess a recognized accounting qualification (ACA, CA, CGA, ACCA, CPA, ) or be close to completion
Expertise in MS Office (especially Advanced Excel, Powerpoint and Access)
Able to work independently and with strong sense of responsibilities
Being part of a high performing team which consistently delivers against both the Investment Finance (IF) objectives the wider AMPCI corporate objectives
Demonstrate knowledge of accounting procedures, policies and systems
PeopleSoft general ledger experience an advantage

Contract Accountant Examples

Example #1

Example of Contract Accountant Cover Letter

50737 Alton Flat
Jewelltown, KY 40759
Dear Max Schiller,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for uS and Home Office Tax financial information in support of tax filings, IRS inquiries and other information as requested.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Ideally ACA / CA qualified from a Big 4 Accounting practice
  • CA qualified from a "Big 4" or mid-tier accounting practice
  • Strong knowledge of financial controls and processes
  • Ideally CA or ACA qualified within an accounting practice
  • Experience in statutory reporting, corporation tax reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
  • CA/ACA/CPA qualified
  • Preferably from Big4 or second tier background
  • Preferably with relevant industry experience

Thank you in advance for reviewing my candidacy for this position.

Sincerely,

Greer Frami

Example #2

Example of Contract Accountant Cover Letter

68941 Stroman Knoll
Kundetown, SC 84588-8114
Dear Tatum Bogan,

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

Previously, I was responsible for valuation analysis related to contract negotiations, contractual escalations, tax rate true-ups, including scenario and margin analysis across the mines.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Prepare documentation of operating procedures of accounting & finance processes
  • Self-motivated, hardworking and independent, team player and capable to work under pressure and multi-task
  • Prior experience in valuations of large and complex funds an asset
  • Completion or enrollment in a professional accounting designation program preferred (CPA)
  • A thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
  • Minimum taxation knowledge
  • Accounting and/ or finance graduate
  • Experience in preparing withholding tax report and VAT report reconciling VAT report

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of contract accountant.

Sincerely,

Corey O'Connell

Example #3

Example of Contract Accountant Cover Letter

2700 Harber Crescent
New Marciaview, ND 72179
Dear Sam Aufderhar,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accurate, timely and relevant information on financial and business performance; Develop people, processes and financial systems to facilitate informed decision making; Ensure robust financial control environment to safeguard company assets.

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:

  • Previous experience in all of the above duties
  • Available to start straight away
  • Excellent IT skills - previous experience with SAP is an advantage
  • Fluent (written and spoken) in multiple languages strongly preferred
  • Oracle knowledge (version 11i or 12) is preferred
  • Review the existing business structure in the context of foreign exchange risk exposure
  • Relevant exposure to complex accounting issues, including but not limited to complex revenue recognition
  • Experience with financial reporting, statutory accounts preparation & tax

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of contract accountant.

Sincerely,

Alexis Goodwin

Example #4

Example of Contract Accountant Cover Letter

309 Bayer Mills
Beauside, MA 05818
Dear Spencer Carroll,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for contract and financial support to NAWC-WOLF, (Webster Outlying Field) Air Traffic Control Systems Division, Area Control Systems Branch.

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:

  • Experience of working within a shared service facility, dealing with multiple legal entities is preferable
  • A minimum of 12 months experience of working with an office environment
  • Excellent IT skills, including all Microsoft
  • Experience of working with a large organisation and dealing with multiple stakeholders
  • Knowledge and understanding of local GAAP and US GAAP
  • Good team player with excellent organizational skills
  • Assist in preparation of audit or tax schedules
  • Variances analysis for management reporting

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Quinn Parker

Example #5

Example of Contract Accountant Cover Letter

237 Mikel Dale
New Wallace, NV 78892
Dear Azariah Hyatt,

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

Previously, I was responsible for and execute on continuous improvement opportunities throughout the financial reporting process and other processes within role.

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

  • Good knowledge in accounting software user and administration skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail with good skill of reconciliation
  • Experience of intercompany billings or shared services would be preferred
  • Knowledge of Netsuite accounting software system would be an added advantage
  • Excellent at calculating and analyzing complex figures and numbers
  • Effective writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficient in Vertex sales and use tax software
  • Perform day-to-day

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of contract accountant.

Sincerely,

Ryan Borer

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