Fixed Asset Accountant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for appropriate updates to the Fixed Asset/P&T Accounting Manager about ongoing activities and highlighting issues in a timely manner.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Prepare fixed asset impairment schedules and review assets for obsolescence
• Prepare the general ledger to sub ledger reconciliation
• Maintain the work in process accounts
• Prepare capex reporting
• Update/maintain accounting policies for fixed assets
• Prepare/review various reconciliations (WIP, impairments, gain/loss on sales)
• Track art investments
• Handle customer requests politely and efficiently

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fixed asset accountant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support across Fixed Assets and other AtR sub-process activities including monthly, quarterly and annual corporate reporting to US Headquarters.

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

• Previous US or local GAAP desirable
• CPA/ACA preferred
• Auditing experience in a large audit firm is an advantage
• Experience in SOX and manufacturing environment
• Experience in shared service center environment
• Experience in using SAP and BPC
• Good analytical mindset
• Have strong problem solving skills, meticulous and have an eye for detail to correct any mistakes

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and guidance on the various company policies and GAAP requirements for fixed assets to the business.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting theory
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word with various query and data analysis tools
• General understanding of the Fixed Asset cycle (Additions, depreciation, retirement, disposal)
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean methodologies
• Able and willing to work cooperatively with other
• Experience with a large accounting ERP system (Oracle, Trintech preferred)
• Experience with CAPEX accounting in a capital intensive/service intensive environment
• Proficiency with MS Dynamics AX

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the fixed asset accountant position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to the business and FP&A on Fixed Assets accounting, including presentations and training.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Read and interpret documents such as customer contracts and procedure manuals
• Experience with large accounting system
• Self starter who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Detailed knowledge of full cycle fixed asset accounting (Capitalized interest, percentage of completion, Asset Retirement Obligation, depreciation and amortization useful life analysis)
• Pro-actively seek out process improvement
• Comfortable with change, can act as a change agent
• Self-motivated individual who takes own initiative on tasks and projects
• Knowledge of local accounting practices advantageous

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for all fixed asset or capex information’s to team in order to achieve the Business target (reporting, FD checklists).

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

• Proactive and possess an attitude of challenging the ways things are done and continuously drive process improvements
• Strong technical accounting knowledge in FRS and US GAAP to enable technical interpretation and meeting the requirement of accounting standards
• CPA designation or Big 4 experience preferred
• SAP, Oracle or similar ERP system
• Oracle fixed assets module skills preferred
• High competence level with VLOOKUPs and PIVOT tables
• Previous Sage experience preferred
• Coordinates with Business Unit Controllers and Project Managers to appropriately capitalize costs related to Construction in Progress and ensures that Corporate assets are placed in service in a timely manner