Accountant Lead Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations for process improvements to support efficiency and effectiveness of day to day activities in accordance with established accounting principles, policies, and objectives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of SAP and US GAAP is preferred
• Team spirit and high sense of responsibility, being able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to work hard, including overtimes
• Provides direction to other analysts
• Solves complex problems taking a broad perspective and developing innovative solutions
• Apply practical knowledge and experience in US GAAP and IFRS
• Work independently and solve non-recurring problems and drive continuous process improvements, including in other groups
• Apply strong analytical, evaluation and problem solving skills

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

Previously, I was responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, or general accounting assistance as needed.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Preparation of schedules for the insurance companies regulatory filing for New York State
• Interfacing with auditors and management
• Documentation and oversight to support SOX controls, regulatory and legal filings
• Strong GAAP Accounting and Reporting experience
• Background in general accounting including the review and preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Strong proven track record in general accounting and supervising staff
• FERC Reporting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct supervision to the Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, and Accounting Associate.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Unyielding attention to detail and timeliness
• Understands the big picture and easily grasps the relationship between detailed accounting tasks (debits/credits) and high-level financial statement presentation
• Conducts presentations of financial information to financial and non-financial groups
• Heavy team-orientation (willing to do whatever is requested of the person or team
• Proficiency with financial reporting and general ledger systems, such as Oracle or other top tier ERP systems and Excel
• Strong knowledge and prior use of financial statement elements, such as chart of accounts, cost centers, financial roll-ups, and the proper classification and presentation of financial data in balance sheets and P&Ls
• Excellent interpersonal and service orientation skills
• Knowledge of labor law, free trade zone, social insurance and local tax regulations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for accounting support related to accounts receivable coordination, specifically, time & expenses, milestone and running royalty billings and collections.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Communicate with customers about issues and resolve problems, interface with Business Development (BD) and Scheduling groups on regular basis and provide control functions for existing business
• Analyze operating cost and prepare monthly analysis to help stewards manage their cost
• Strong Excel skills with large amounts of data
• General ledger experience and strong understanding of accounting principles
• Strong computer skills and systems knowledge including SAP
• Experience researching solutions for moderate to difficult accounting issues
• Experience hiring, managing and developing staff
• Experience in high volume processing centers, preferred

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance to other accounting staff on more complex accounting principles.

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:

• Customer focus awareness and leadership potential
• Assist with audit inquiries
• Prepare annual assigned corporate income tax filing
• Compute and prepare quarterly estimated tax l
• Employee development, work management, and motivation skills
• Clear, concise oral and written communication, with good grammar and word choice, matched to the audience
• Experience with delinquency and collection policy
• Knowledge of alternative funding products