Manufacturing Cost Accountant Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the manufacturing cost accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for cost accounting expertise to seniors for assigned plant and leaders by exchanging information and providing guidance.

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

• Excellent IT skills including Excel, SAP and data warehousing statistical packages
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with all business levels
• Attention to detail and solution driven
• Fluent in English, any additional European language skills would also be an advantage but not essential
• Strong experience with Financial Reporting and analytics
• MS Office (Power Point, Outlook), software/IT
• Strong communications at all levels
• Cost Accounting Experience in manufacturing environment

In response to your job posting for manufacturing cost accountant, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for cost accounting support for the plant and acts as the liaison between multiple facilities.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Executes outstanding internal customer communication and relationship building techniques
• Manufacturing experience in Dairy
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous experience with SAGE preferred
• Product knowledge with clear technical understanding of services to be able to effectively communicate to customers
• Team player who can work calmly and quickly in fast-paced environments
• Excellent analytical skills and follow-up
• Requires knowledge of key concepts and design of automated processes that ensure data integrity to the customer

I would like to submit my application for the manufacturing cost accountant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for recommendations on improvements in plant throughput and flow while also identifying opportunities for cost and working capital reduction.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior experience with SAP or JD Edwards ERP Systems preferred
• Able to work independently, , in a multi task, multi- functional matrix
• Good analytical, reconciliation, interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Positive work ethic and self-motivated
• Computer literate with a strong background in spreadsheet programs
• Using mathematics to solve problems
• Experience in Microsoft applications (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)
• Experience with inventory costing and inventory control systems

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the manufacturing cost accountant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to manufacturing operations including new product introductions, cost savings analysis, quality initiatives, compliance initiative, and plant closures/idling of operations.

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:

• Minimal safety hazards
• Cost Accounting and Reporting Integrity
• Cost Accounting or Manufacturing experience
• Requires understanding of cost accounting principles including standard costing and inventory management
• Strong aptitude for numbers, well organized and be able to demonstrate proficient computer skills in MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ERP Systems
• Manufacturing/Production Accounting Preferred in Food, Dairy or related industries
• Knowledge of Enterprise Software Preferred
• MS Office with intermediate skills in Excel

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

Previously, I was responsible for plant Management Team with timely reviews of assigned areas of responsibility associated with tracking of plant cost savings, plant EVA, plant capital spending and forecasts.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• SAP software system experience preferred
• Understands the manufacturing process and material flow for assigned manufacturing area(s)
• Demonstrated reporting capabilities and understanding of the multiple systems applications within a corporate environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience in all other Microsoft Office products
• Manage monthly accounting close and prepare journal entries as needed
• Monitor cost and capital spending activity
• Conduct various cost system studies and analyses
• Recommend, document and implement process and control enhancements