AP Specialist Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for recommendations of changes regarding the procedures, deadlines, and processes of the accounts payable function based on both departmental and corporate controls and policies; upon approval implement.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Preferred JDE experience
• PC, Excel, Word, and internet skills
• AS400 accounting software packages such as J.D
• Working experience in administration or similar
• PC skills (MS Office, Oracle system/SAP)
• Education in accounting, finance area (High School or University)
• PC skills (MS Office, Oracle/SAP for AP)
• Experience with Dynamics GP or NetSuite

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the AP specialist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership in administration of all components of processing Accounts Payable to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of payments.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with processing 1099s
• Experience with Concur expense reimbursement system
• Experience with Purchasing and/or Travel Card programs
• Experience processing high volumes both manual and electronic
• Prior accounting software experience
• Thorough knowledge of financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Oracle 11i and R12 Procurement module experience, specifically the AP Module
• MS Outlook and Excel experience

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for customer service and support to the Marketing Team, Intercompany affiliates and vendors with respect to various accounts payable inquiries.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Knowledge of accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Quickbooks exposure
• Quick learner and strong work ethic
• View Point Accounting software experience preferred
• Basic accounting and hands-on knowledge of accounts payable computer systems preferred
• Able to contribute to harmonious and constructive working relationships with all staff members to promote a positive and productive atmosphere
• Able to respond in a professional, timely and detailed manner to all internal or external inquiries, issues, questions and concerns

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to AP Manager in managing accounts payable role like claims processing which includes verifying invoice in Cockpit, posting, review of vendor accounts, GL review, etc.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to read, write, speak, understand and satisfactorily communicate with others in English in person, over the phone and via email
• Experience with payments processing, banking, and/or treasury processes
• Working knowledge of the Oracle AP module
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Accounting or customer service experience preferred
• Costpoint 7, Deltek T&E with GovCon
• Experience preparing journal entries, purchase orders, receipts, and expense reporting
• Demonstrate knowledge with general ledger account reconciliations including month-end close processes and accounting principles

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the AP specialist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for budget and forecast balances for accounts payable balance sheet accounts; provide forecast of AP related cash needs to HQ; collaborate with HQ to meet corporate cash targets; drive working capital improvements in the P2P value stream.

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:

• Check run processing experience preferred
• Previous experience as a legal assistant/secretary at a law firm and ideally within an in-house legal department
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word and Excel and knowledge of Adobe and PDF files
• PeopleSoft Financials knowledge
• Comprehensive understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle
• Experience with imagining software and Oracle AP preferred
• PC skills (MS Office, MS Access, ERP accounting system experience is an advantage)
• Advanced MS Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, advance functions)