Operations Accounting Analyst Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for the University community with consultation related to recording of journal entries, chartfield structure, and general university accounting policy and procedures.

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

• Previous experience in finance or accounting role preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft products, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly motivated and goal-oriented individual who utilizes time effectively and is able to work well
• Independently and as part of a team
• Works well in translating business requirements
• Designation such as CPA, CFA an asset
• Partner with technology to perform issue root cause analysis, write system enhancement requests, perform UAT testing, and production roll out
• Develop analytical and problem solving skills to resolve system breaks and exceptions, and resolve client inquiries

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

Previously, I was responsible for accounting and clerical support for tasks such as accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Propensity to be ‘hands on’ and detail oriented
• Public accounting and private equity operations experience
• Effective communicator while interfacing with various internal and external stakeholders, investor reporting SMEs, servicing management, SCaR, accounting/finance, treasury/cash management, and sub-servicers, other groups as needed
• Utilize available applications and databases to obtain and extract portfolio data for reporting analysis, bank reconciliations, cash/general ledger reconciliations
• Big Four consulting experience is preferred
• Individual should be highly motivated, detail-oriented and a critical thinker
• Working knowledge of financial system like Oracle or equivalent systems
• Being proactive in solving the issues and in fixing the root causes

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the Accounting team by preforming duties such as preparing and completing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.

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

• Experience in property management industry with emphasis in accounting
• Proficient in Excel, recent active knowledge and use of macros, complex formulas, pivot tables and V Lookup
• Strong planning and execution skills, including rigorous follow up
• Skillfully influences peers, is comfortable working with management and business partners
• Extensive knowledge of Merrill Lynch Policies and Procedures relating to Margin and Customer Accounting
• Comprehension of Oracle, SUN (or equivalent financial systems)
• Knowledge of Hyperion reporting system desirable
• Comfort with most common requirements/data presentation techniques including Venn diagrams, swim-lane diagrams, use cases, Pareto charts, heat mappings

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for general accounting support including but not limited to reconciling general ledger accounts, processing journal entries, and providing supporting documentation for audits as required.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Comfort in presenting information to a wide range of stakeholders including executive-level staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Demonstrate team player characteristics
• Strong MS Office knowledge specifically Excel and Outlook
• Strong understanding of all aspects of private equity operations including performance calculations, capital calls, distributions and cash flows
• Experience working in a high performing, growth oriented, and global financial services business
• Understanding of financial and regulatory requirements pertaining to private equity and hedge funds
• Experience working effectively at all levels of a financial institution, demonstrating confidence and strong communication skills

Please consider me for the operations accounting analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight to the domestic GL accounting team, responsible for review of various journal entries, account reconciliations and management of issue resolution.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Being highly reliable
• Professional approach and presence
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of financial reporting and control standards
• Strategic and progressive approach to analyzing ambiguous issues
• Thrives within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and growing environment
• Proactive and able to prioritize to meet necessary deadlines
• Experience with SAP ERP system or other similar applications
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and how to leverage within the business