General Accountant Cover Letter

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for a deep understanding of the business transactions and related accounting performed by numerous and complex contract administration systems.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with Crystal Reports & MAPICS preferred
• Hyperion Essbase application and HFM preferred
• Experience with basic financial and word processing software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Possess a positive and proactive attitude to resolve problems
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communications skills
• Previous experience in Finance area, Shared Service will be an advantage
• Eagerness to learn & develop
• Understanding and knowledge of AIFRS, US GAAP, financial accounting, government accounting, and analytical & estimating techniques

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for assurance of compliance with professional and regulatory standards, support of budgeting and forecasting requirements, and provide solutions to various accounting and internal control issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proven Free Trade Zone Experience preferred
• Proven Fixed Asset control experience under Free Trade Zone regime preferred
• Genuine appreciation and understanding of protocol, discretion, professionalism
• Any Co-op or relevant experience
• Experience with FinancialForce or any other accounting systems preferred
• Proactive team player who displays strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Blackline and Safe FAS Experience
• Oracle, Hyperion, and Smartview experience

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial leadership by managing the general accounting and reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely compliance with all internal and external reporting requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• The General Accountant will support the Accounting team
• Committed to quality customer service (internal and external)
• PC proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel
• Willingness to work additional hours when necessary to support and complete month end responsibilities
• Strong spreadsheet experience
• General knowledge of accounting rules, especially accrual accounting
• Knowledge of query or other analytical tools
• Knowledge of Lawson or similar general ledger accounting system

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

Previously, I was responsible for critical support for annual statutory audit to external auditors relating to contracts, accounting policy, and transactions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Sound working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and local statutory requirements
• Knowledge & understanding of Corp, division and plant reporting policies
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization
• Able to work cross functionally in a highly matrixes environment
• CPA/CMA or progress towards the completion of these preferred
• A solid understanding of GAAP
• Comfort summarizing large volumes of data quickly into succinct, meaningful reports
• Positive attitude and be team player

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for expertise on the treatment of accounting transactions and related financial reporting requirements.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Analytical, problem identification, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• AP or other major ERP with experience in transaction processing and report generation
• Advanced usage of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, (Office package)
• Acceptance of challenging environment of a new growing Company
• Seek actively development opportunities
• Believe in self-evaluation
• High level of integrity and quality emphasis on the work produced
• Continues improvement applied to each process