Accounting / Financial Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial modeling, ROI analysis, and review of contract terms to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policy.

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

• Full time but needs to be able to work flexible hours in order to meet project due dates
• Financial analysis and planning prowess
• Knowledge of BPC, EDMS (Publishing), Wide Orbit (Wide Orbit)
• Competency with (a) Microsoft Office, particularly in using MS Excel for financial modeling and reporting (b) enterprise planning and database software such as Hyperion, Essbase, SAP, and (c) financial reporting software such as PeopleSoft
• Experience from a ‘Big 4’ accounting firm is a strong preferred
• Computer literate in general (MS office, Essbase, Cognos and similar)
• System experience – NetSuite experience highly regarded
• A self-motivated professional with strong work ethics, positive attitude and well developed analytical and problem solving skills

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for the Channel Business Teams, exercising a strong understanding of the business and provide meaningful business analytics to drive business decisions.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assist in the coordination and transition of acquired companies
• Big 4 accounting experience preferred with current technical accounting research background
• Perform monthly account reconciliation and sign-offs
• Previous Accounting experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred
• Experience in Oracle and/or Business Objects is preferred
• Previous experience with preparing an annual budget is preferred
• Willingness to relocate, if considered for future promotional opportunities is preferred
• Public company experience at a recognized CPA firm

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accounting / financial analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for financial direction and business partner support for highly leveraged outsourcing business and associated accounts in various industries.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strong skill set utilizing database-reporting software (i.e., Essbase/Smartview, Oracle Discoverer)
• Approaches responsibility with a strong sense of ownership and commitment to excellence
• Appropriate understanding (and corresponding behavior) relating to the confidentiality of sensitive data
• ERP accounting software (Oracle R12 strongly preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma experience or exposure
• Proficient in financial tools such as Hyperion Essbase, JDEdwards, Microstrategy, and Hyperion Financial Management
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office products especially MS Excel
• Track and maintain plan vs

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for timely and accurate financial information and analysis to effect management decisions in a fast-paced, highly complex business environment.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to travel occasionally to meetings and/or energy industry conferences
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and U.S. Statutory accounting and reporting requirements
• High level of interpersonal skills and professionalism
• Advanced knowledge of accounting (US GAAP, IFRS)
• Experience in wholesale, import/export or distribution organizations is preferred
• Professional Accountancy Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or Equivalent)
• Relevant post-qualification experience, gained working within general (re)insurance technical accounting/reporting area
• Experience with SAP FI-GL and FI-CO moduels or some other ERP system is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accounting / financial analyst position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support and assistance to key business partners with both regular and ad hoc financial analysis of their business.

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

• Self-starter, rigorous, able to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Experience using ERP systems, business intelligence and reporting tools
• Strong communication and organizational skills with demonstrated project management expertise
• Strong technical and systems aptitude
• Knowledge in health care accounting functions progressive accounting experience
• Demonstrates competency in financial and statistical reporting
• Assist with quarterly budget process, divisional discussions and presentations
• SAP experience and a Manufacturing industry background