Public Accountant Cover Letter

Public 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 Public Accountant Cover Letter

60973 Ratke Alley
West Maisie, CT 73286
Dear Reese Legros,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for financial input for tax planning analysis, tax audits, tax review of business transactions and business restructurings.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Experience with GAAP accounting, financial statement preparation, and analysis
  • Team player, organized, and excellent attention to detail
  • Knowledge of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting cycles
  • Proficient in PeopleSoft, MS Office, high Excel proficiency
  • Familiarity with PeopleSoft financial applications
  • Prepare complex individual returns for high net-worth individuals
  • Prepare C-Corp, S-Corp, and Partnership tax returns for local San Francisco businesses
  • Interact with clients and the team on a regular basis

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

Sincerely,

River Hickle

Responsibilities for Public Accountant Cover Letter

Public accountant responsible for proper investment accounting treatment of General Account Invested Assets under applicable Statutory, GAAP, Management and Tax basis.

CPA or MBA would be ideal
Active CPA or currently pursuing/close to passing the exam
Real Estate Accounting Background OR Public Accounting Background
Prepare quarterly and annual standalone and consolidated tax provisions
Team oriented and customer service skills
CPA or Enrolled Agent-preferred
Knowledge of Quickbooks and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Good people skills, friendly and outgoing personality and be very comfortable interacting with staff and clients

Public Accountant Examples

Example #1

Example of Public Accountant Cover Letter

68584 Brakus Islands
North Cleoton, CO 36574-8774
Dear Tatum Vandervort,

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

Previously, I was responsible for support for annual audit of financial statements and preparation of tax returns performed by external auditing and tax firm.

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:

  • CPA (or progress toward passing all four parts) heavily preferred
  • Experience in preparing and analyzing financial statements
  • Working knowledge of accounting application software such as Microsoft Dynamics
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams)
  • Review financial statements and other relevant reports (MD&A, prospectus filings)
  • Conduct audit, review and compilation engagements, and related tax flings
  • Review financial statements and corresponding notes
  • Compute taxes owed and prepare corporate tax returns ensuring compliance with government standards

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

Sincerely,

Tatum Bergstrom

Example #2

Example of Public Accountant Cover Letter

31250 Olson Rest
Orntown, TX 16432
Dear Rory Purdy,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive knowledge and explanation of documents, processes and procedures to State and local tax auditors during sales tax and property tax audits.

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

  • Assist with training of junior tax accountants with software & support in tax issues
  • Generating trial balance & financial statements
  • Prepare individual, corporate, partnership and fiduciary tax returns and review less complicated returns prepared by staff
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries, tax projections, and analysis of general ledgers
  • Prepare compiled financials statements
  • Manage tax authorities' examinations, including responses to notices and requests for information
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, specifically revenue recognition rules (ASC 605 and ASC 606)
  • CPA, CA or working towards a CPA designation

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

Sincerely,

Stevie Pfannerstill

Example #3

Example of Public Accountant Cover Letter

182 Wilford Ridge
McCulloughhaven, NH 25080
Dear Lennox Konopelski,

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

Previously, I was responsible for records of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions to support financial statements, property tax, tax provisions, tax returns, and audit requests.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • Vouch and assess appropriateness of audit evidence and results of review procedures
  • Wants to remain focused on serving/working with Not-for-Profits
  • Takes ownership of career development and begins mentoring others
  • Prepares business and individual income tax and other local and federal tax returns
  • Applies accounting theory, tax statutes and regulations, and other source material relating to taxation of client situations
  • Conforms to the profession's and the Firm's standards of technical quality as established in current AICPA and FASB pronouncements and the Firm's technical publications
  • Either hold a current and valid CPA or EA license or working towards obtaining the license by taking and passing the Florida CPA exam or the Special Enrollment Exam, respectively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, etc)

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Peyton Carter

Example #4

Example of Public Accountant Cover Letter

44821 Corwin Lane
Port Colinport, MD 71317
Dear Cameron Anderson,

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

Previously, I was responsible for additional expertise in the review, interpretation, and implementation of new or revised tax laws and be able to explain tax law and implications to others.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Comfortable working in a small, family oriented, office environment
  • Prepare and learn to review tax returns for Individuals, S & C-Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Not-for-Profits
  • Prepare and learn to review Amended returns
  • File Extensions and prepare Tax Planning and Projections
  • Handle routine client questions, and work with clients to obtain necessary information for financial and tax return completion
  • Communicate client service improvement and business growth opportunity ideas to management
  • Respond to IRS notices independently
  • Prepare accurate tax work papers

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

Sincerely,

River Prohaska

Example #5

Example of Public Accountant Cover Letter

70658 Klocko Corners
Corazonview, CA 36914-5432
Dear Denver Hand,

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

Previously, I was responsible for ongoing support to the tax team for use-tax payments, tax provisions and/or journaling of tax refunds.

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:

  • Experienced in Public Company Audits
  • Superior people and client service skills
  • Statutory reporting for the Public Markets (Global Equity, Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Group) funds
  • Assisting the Fund Advice Managers for Real Estate and Infrastructure with ad hoc reporting (including transactions and projects), analysis and advice to Fund Accounting and Funds Management
  • Prepare Tax Planning and Projections
  • Conduct tax research for unusual situations
  • Prepare internal/external financial statements for clients
  • Create and analyst budgets, forecasts and be actively involved in month end close procedures

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

Sincerely,

Armani Balistreri

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