General Accounting Cover Letter

General Accounting 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 General Accounting Cover Letter

47554 Milton Circle
Treenaland, NM 51265
Dear Emery Ledner,

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

Previously, I was responsible for a highly motivational environment for the General Accounting team that encourages them to excel in their tasks through such methods as active coaching, on the job training, team meetings, on-going recognition.

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

  • Drive for results and timelines
  • With knowledge on basic taxation
  • Business acumen to effectively interact with senior leaders at various levels throughout organization
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
  • Proven leadership skills – able to drive & lead with/without direct influence
  • Self-driven and resourceful to meet deadlines, achieve goals, work independently work efficiently in teams or groups
  • Project management skills & Business Objects
  • Working knowledge of transacting in Oracle 11i or R12 General Ledger

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Lennon Roberts

Responsibilities for General Accounting Cover Letter

General accounting responsible for general financial support and training for financial systems such as Lawson, Hyperion, Smart View and Essbase to assigned Corporate Services Operational Management areas.

Strong computer applications skills including e-mail, Word, Excel and PowerPoint and internet competence
Maintains fixed asset information in PeopleSoft Asset Management and Projects modules through timely processing of fixed assets transactions, including additions, transfers and retirements
Experience managing department-level budget
Deliver month end close numbers under US GAAP and Local GAAP
Proficient in basic PC applications (Microsoft Word / Outlook / PowerPoint)
Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Query tools
Identifies complex issues related to nonstandard transactions and processes
Works effectively with firm’s accounting systems and Analyzes data and management reports

General Accounting Examples

Example #1

Example of General Accounting Cover Letter

6892 Gregory Fork
Somerburgh, OK 33736
Dear Charlie Torp,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for corporate oversight to global system configurations for Hyperion Financial Management, Hyperion Data Relationship Manager (FY17 implementation) and Trintech Close Tool.

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

  • Accounting Graduates – CA/CPA Preferred
  • Expert computer literacy
  • Graduates in Accounting - CA / CPA Preferred
  • Professional experience in the management of financial / accounting processes
  • Practical knowledge of GAAP, General Accounting and Asset Management
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for all the accounts associated with Payroll and upload the reconciliations in the workflow tool
  • Work closely with the regional payroll teams and other relevant stakeholders to track open items in the Balance Sheet Accounts in order to resolve them in a timely manner
  • Analyze significant movement in Balance Sheet accounts and document the reason for the movement

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of general accounting.

Sincerely,

Onyx McGlynn

Example #2

Example of General Accounting Cover Letter

53637 Smith Overpass
Majorieberg, TX 42838
Dear Jordan Hermann,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for oversight and approval for bank reconciliations, journal entry preparation and postings into SAP and balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.

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

  • Accountancy knowledge with a tax background or vice versa
  • Tax Advisor Licence and/or SAP knowledge will be an asset
  • Knowledge of SAP (FI/CO module) is an undeniable asset
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office, including Excel, is necessary
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Excel, Access
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics AXA performance metrics approach to continuous process improvement
  • Excellent knowledge of the procure-to-pay process
  • Excellent knowledge of the payroll process

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Sam Bahringer

Example #3

Example of General Accounting Cover Letter

4056 Hills Rue
New Andresborough, FL 71357-9726
Dear Phoenix Oberbrunner,

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

Previously, I was responsible for accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis to management, ownership and corporate office.

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:

  • Adhere to the accounting and reporting deadlines as described in the monthly close calendar
  • Co-ordinate with the corporate team to resolve any queries / issues that arise
  • Document / update the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the payroll accounting and reconciliations process
  • Experience with a multinational company
  • Hands on experience on Oracle R12 is preferred
  • Hands on experience on MS office (Excel, Word )
  • MS-Office, iScala, Oracle & Hyperion experience
  • Typically experienced in more than one function

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Briar Wuckert

Example #4

Example of General Accounting Cover Letter

6997 Pfannerstill Hill
Alexisborough, SC 96250
Dear Ryan Morar,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely, accurate and reliable financial and management information to meet both internal and external reporting and annual planning requirements.

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:

  • Understanding of accounting principles and IT SAP ERP
  • SAP experience with FA / AP or AR module
  • Competent with Microsoft Office, including proficiency with Excel and Word
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in business English
  • Excellent organization and coordination skills with process orientation and attention to details
  • Very good in business English - written and verbal communication skills
  • Have shared service industry experience (optional)
  • Solid understanding of direct and indirect taxes in an international context and TP matters in multinational environments

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of general accounting.

Sincerely,

Denver Hettinger

Example #5

Example of General Accounting Cover Letter

7451 Grant Oval
Boscoside, NH 50376-8125
Dear Briar Breitenberg,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for ad hoc training on core management reporting systems such as GLA, Blackline, Hyperion Planning and SPoT with a bias towards how the data is used for reporting and driving business benefit.

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

  • A strong, detailed orientation to the review and management of responsibility areas
  • Intermediate proficiency with MS Office Suite, Excel, and Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Effective communication abilities and strong English language skills (verbal and written)
  • Solid service oriented attitude
  • Highly adaptable and able to drive results even when faced with ambiguity
  • Part or fully qualified accountant (CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have good accounting skills and IT literacy
  • Utilize Pivot Tables and V-Lookups

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Ryan Mertz

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