Accounting & Reporting Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical oversight of complex accounting areas handled across the accounting organization at the direction of the Chief Accounting Officer.

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:

• Experience utilizing SAP, BEx Analyzer or related systems preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with GAAP standards and principles
• Familiarity with financial planning and accounting methodologies
• Experience with Access, Visio and MS Project preferred
• Experience performing ad-hoc financial analysis, including identifying client needs, gathering relevant information from appropriate stakeholders, and presenting information to upper management
• Excellent communication skills, listening and negotiation skills in order to articulate ideas and thoughts clearly through various means, including written and oral communications with all levels of the organization up to and including executive management
• Experience developing and facilitating presentations and recommendations for department and upper management, business line directors, and corporate officers
• Background working with accounting or financial report systems highly preferred

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical accounting support on events and transactions by identifying and addressing accounting policy issues and opportunities through preparation of U.S.

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

• Write P&L and Balance Sheet variance analysis for Management Summary Book
• Assist external auditors with support for annual audit procedures
• Complete special requests and projects on a timely basis
• Assist in the accounting of fixed assets including recording asset additions/disposals, intercompany transfers, and depreciation, maintaining the fixed asset roll-forward schedules
• Perform SOX testing to support corporate audit in their annual SOX assessment
• General technical accounting knowledge
• Financial reporting experience with strong understanding of SEC/GAAP requirements
• Used to work with tight deadlines

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the accounting & reporting analyst position.

Previously, I was responsible for expertise and leadership to execute various accounting initiatives including, but not limited to, system implementations, CFI changes, and U.S.

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

• Technical knowledge, including intermediate SQL and SSRS experience preferred
• Previous experience in Testing/QA is helpful
• Process oriented with outstanding attention to detail
• Can perform under tight deadlines
• Highly motivated, very organized, results oriented
• Proficiency with SAP and Hyperion preferred
• Experience working with and reporting on large amounts of data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (pivot table, vlook-up, automated reporting)

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for analytical support for revenue accounting related questions from MPL Operations and Logistics (O&L) and MPL Accounting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Advanced PowerPoint experience, preparing presentations for management, charts, graphs, embedded Excel spreadsheet
• Experience working with an Accounting Firm
• Experience with balance sheets and compiling income statements, statement of cash flow and KPI reporting in addition to Adhoc financial reporting
• Assist in the process of pulling together footnote information to be included in SEC filings
• Assist in the adoption and ongoing support of XBRL financial reporting
• Maintain control file to support all of the data and disclosures made in internal and external financial reports
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly close process and prepare internal management reporting
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statement reports for internal and external management reporting

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting guidance, interpretation and prepare technical position papers that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner, for evolving accounting guidance.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Holding or working towards a professional designation is desirable (CFA, CPA (CA/CMA/CGA))
• BPC, BI and SAP experience an asset
• Understanding of USGAAP accounting rules that is reflective of the financial services industry.　
• Organized, with focus on process discipline
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, and experience in the preparation of financial statements and accompanying footnotes and disclosures
• Computer skills with MS Office, including intermediate skills in Excel
• Auditing, accounting and/or financial reporting experience
• Current Certified Public Accountant, or defined plan for achieving certification