Manager, Accounts Payable Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the manager, accounts payable opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for training to new employees, handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism and performance and establish goals and objectives for the operating accounting group and staff members.

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:

• Strong leadership and employee engagement skills
• Ambitious, self-motivated and a good team builder
• Proactive critical thinking
• Experience of managing Accounts Payable
• At least 5 yrs practical Accounts Payable experience
• Management experience in Finance/Accounting, preferably in Shares Service environment
• In depth knowledge of Oracle Fusion
• In depth knowledge of Concur Travel and Expense

I would like to submit my application for the manager, accounts payable opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for assistance with regards to credit card or concur - resolve issues, seek approval on proper next steps.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proven analytical and creative problem solving skills and abilities with accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience with Great Plains or other accounting software
• Current knowledge of accounts payable trends in industry, technology functionality
• Requires sufficient visual acuity, dexterity and coordination to safely and efficiently operate machinery
• Supervise the accounts payable staff, providing developmental leadership to the A/P staff on a daily basis to enhance the group's performance and outcomes
• Manage and lead the team to ensure timely processing of all invoices and vendor payments
• Manage full cycle AP process from invoice receipt to payment
• Reconcile AP and related AP accrual accounts monthly and provide fluctuation analyses related to AP accounts

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, accounts payable. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for user support and training, manage Concur admin support cases, and maximize usage of Concur user support desk.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of accounts payable systems
• Proficiency with relevant accounting software
• Experience with third party / outsourced teams / BPOs / TEMs
• Experience with Corporate Credit Card programs
• Experience using an integrated ERP accounting system
• Experience using Concur and corporate credit card programs
• Team management, ideally of a Finance Operations function
• Business process change experience, including project management and delivery

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manager, accounts payable position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for accounting services within the agreed service level parameters and conduct root cause analysis for service level breaches.

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

• Own” the accuracy and timeliness accounts payable function including, design, implement and maintain informative accounts payable reports to meet the needs of the business
• Manages corporate credit card programs
• Creates policies and procedures relevant to A/P function and, upon approval, implements the policy/procedure and trains staff, as needed
• Makes decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group such as coordinating work activities
• Establishes and manages the accounts payable monthly close process (calendar, reviews, reconciliations, analysis, reporting)
• Works closely with procurement/purchasing to ensure smooth process flow for purchase order related items
• Manages escheatment reporting process
• Assists finance and the operating business units with accounting and accounts payable related matters

I am excited to be applying for the position of manager, accounts payable. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for leadership by communicating job expectations; plan, monitor and appraise job results; coach, counsel, and as needed initiate performance improvement plans with assigned employees; initiate, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, and procedures.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experienced at dealing with international entities and invoices
• Manage the activities of the Merchandise (inventory payables) and AP Operations (operating expenses) teams ensuring efficient, accurate and timely processing of payments to all vendors
• Comprehensive understanding of the underlying procurement/supply chain processes and contractual/fiscal vendor settlement requirements to ensure that business objectives are met and processes are delivered in accordance with business agreements for all FGL divisions
• Enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team through guidance, development of staff and performance management, while fostering a customer-focused environment
• Monitor key performance indicators and trends within the operations teams to proactively manage and identify benefits from improvements activities, areas for improvement and potential future areas of risk Develop and leverage relationships with internal partners such as Merchandising, Logistics, IT, Treasury departments other Finance groups to proactively identify, support and resolve both short term challenges and to implement strategic long-term solutions
• Works closely with direct reports to ensure that CPO internal controls and the BCP are adequately designed and tested
• Support the ongoing transformation of the Finance Shared Services function by recommending process changes and other improvements in order to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the team the control environment
• Lead or participate in projects and initiatives as assigned by the AVP