Technical Accounting Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical accounting GAAP and IFRS guidance and support to all company entities.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Maintain all files and documents for SOX controls testing of financial reporting
• Facilitate the internal management representation and certification process
• Assist in technical accounting research as needed, especially as it relates to financial reporting and disclosures
• Maintain knowledge of new FASB and SEC reporting rules and regulations
• Schedule all quarterly close and pre-close meetings coordinate major reporting dates and maintain the financial reporting calendar
• Special projects as needed to support the Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting functions
• Experience in financial reporting and accounting at the experienced staff or senior level (public accounting experience preferred)
• Perform accounting research to assist with special projects

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

Previously, I was responsible for as needed ad-hoc analysis including accounting research for GAAP compliance.

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:

• Knowledge of L&H Insurance product and understanding of reinsurance treaties
• Strong L&H Insurance or Reinsurance Technical Accounting knowledge
• Able to think innovatively and willing to take risk
• Experience with public companies in the manufacturing industry and SEC reporting preferred
• Proactive self-starter and team player who seeks new challenges and continuous improvement opportunities
• Experience in the application of ASC 606 preferred
• Able to communicate highly technical perspectives to individuals with varying degrees of accounting experience ranging from sales personnel and certain other customer-facing individuals, other finance personnel, and management-level individuals
• Understanding of Oracle financial tables relating to AR, AP, GL, Projects and Commissions

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

Previously, I was responsible for professional advices on the GAAP implementation and complex transaction accounting treatment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Intermediate proficiency in various software programs used in the development of procedures, drawings and sketches such as Word, File Maker Pro and Visio
• Should possess strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Prioritize own work
• Check the quality and timeliness of own work
• Brief executive management on new accounting pronouncements and the anticipated effect on the company’s financial statements
• Implement new or modify existing policies and procedures to make the financial reporting / accounting process more effective, streamlined and efficient, and to conform to new accounting guidance
• Review of materials and support related to the Company’s SEC filings and other regulatory filings

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for preliminary technical accounting guidance on complex transactions such as acquisitions/divestitures, share based compensation, impairment analysis, debt and equity modifications, derivatives, functional currency, revenue, non-GAAP measures etc.

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:

• Proven experience at developing, motivate and retain top talent, providing a high level of mentorship that creates a world-class environment that stimulates problem-solving and identifies and develops improved accounting expertise and business practices
• History of identify and implement process and policy improvements to optimize workflow, information flow, operational efficiency and effectiveness, data integrity and to reduce costs
• Proven overall finance and team leadership in a technically demanding environment
• Banking and/or financial services industry experience preferred
• Experience in the telecommunications industry and/or with international companies preferred
• Comfortable in a dynamic, unstructured environment
• Experience with process/controls documentation
• ASC 606/IAS 18 experience

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for advice for any GAAP difference accounting practice.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong IT skills in using MS Excel, Macros and Access
• Proficient in SQL and Visual Basic
• Oracle or comparable business system working knowledge
• Experience in technology-based industry preferred
• CPA, CA, or ACA designation and/or public accounting experience preffered
• Computer skills including Excel (advanced level preferred), Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with real estate, SEC reporting and/or a global multi entity organization preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely communicate issues and suggested resolutions with management