Financial Assistant Cover Letter

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for departmental leadership, strategy, and vision over operational elements of the SLICE office in partnership with Senior Administrative Assistant and Office Manager.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Assists with monthly reconciliation procedures
• Generates and/or update spreadsheets, templates & forms
• Provides reports to Senior Staff and/or PIs in tracking payment status & notification when balances & activities do not comply with policy, procedures, or are inadequately prepared
• Prior experience working in an office environment is preferred
• Microsoft proficient (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)
• Professionalism and trustworthiness
• Experience in reviewing and analyzing financial statements and ledgers for balance of funds and appropriate expenditures
• Experience with computer systems with emphasis on spreadsheet programs and database management to assist in the development of computerized fiscal operations

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for office support including: assist with office and telecom moves; coordinate maintenance of physical space and equipment; maintain office supplies and hospitality items; ensure office support is carried out in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Good communication skills and business administration experience preferred
• Knowledge of NU Financials
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel
• Experience in Accounts Receivables/Accounts Payable preferred
• Credit Card/ACH working knowledge
• Assist with inputting of accounts payable and receivable information into Quickbooks
• Should have knowledge of Office 365, (or google drive or something similar)
• Comfortable and familiar with typical office environment software for collaboration

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for aP/AR and light bookkeeping for the office.

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 applying analytical skills to compare data to draw conclusions, and develop goals/plans for resolutions and implementation of best business management practices
• Administrative support experience in a professional, front office environment
• Experience working with committees and individuals at all levels on event/project design and goals, and implementation logistics
• Knowledge of administrative and business policies and procedures affecting programs, business activities, and confidentiality of records and information
• Customer service experience in a higher-education environment
• Knowledge of University policy and procedure related to accounting, purchasing, and travel processing
• Experience using Kuali, Decision Support and MyTravel
• Skills to understand, interpret, and apply federal/state/university rules, regulations, and policies in a research and instructional environment

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

Previously, I was responsible for financial aid counseling, packaging, and file management to meet student needs and office and University goals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Organizational and time management skills to achieve timely progress on multiple simultaneous tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high-level of quality with attention to detail
• Skill to analyze impact of actions and exercise independent judgment in determining proper responses, referrals or consultations
• Knowledge of facilities management and safety related activities
• Skills to develop creative solutions to general problems, attempt unfamiliar projects/assignments and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance
• Interest in study abroad and international affairs
• Familiarity with databases desirable
• Knowledge in basic accounting practices is highly desirable
• Analytical skills in order to ensure adherence to NU and federal policies

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership within an office that encourages outstanding customer service and communication to the students served by the Financial Aid & Scholarship office;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Follow procedures as instructions with attention to detail
• Have some familiarity with a web content management system like Wordpress or a wikipress
• Dental Software experience
• Microsoft Outlook Email, Excel, Word
• Familiar with SES, MyHR or similar enterprise systems preferred
• Enterprise payroll system (preferably People Soft)
• Student records system
• Knowledge of fiscal processes