Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

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What to include in a Cover Letter
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Company Address
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Salutation
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Compelling Details
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Respectful Closing

How to Write the Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

53461 West Ridge
Zulauffort, WY 62664
Dear Campbell Trantow,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for biweekly General Ledger summary and detail reports to finance and assist with payroll general ledger adjustments.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

  • AMB accounting system experience, preferred
  • ADP Workforce Now and ADP E-Time experience, preferred
  • Creating and generating Paychex benefits and payroll reports
  • Vendor invoice reviews and reconciliation
  • Reconciliation of vendor invoices & Paychex employee benefit deductions
  • Experience implementing payroll projects highly preferred
  • Strong reconciliation
  • Experience with large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc)

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Ari Strosin

Responsibilities for Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

Payroll accountant responsible for backup in the absence of the payroll manager for payroll processing, payroll journal entries and batch approvals for release to the General Ledger; prepares and submits federal tax payments; extracts hours from multiple time-tracking systems.

Working knowledge of payroll tax rules and requirements
Knowledge of Excel, previous practice in SAP will be an advantage
Experience with Workday HCM and Workday Payroll preferred
G/L entry preparation and posting
ADP, Kronos experience
Knowledge on Ramco Payroll Software
Strong sense of responsibility, self-discipline and detail-minded
Proficiency in communicating via email and phone

Payroll Accountant Examples

Example #1

Example of Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

4312 Schuster Views
Meredithside, MS 17689-4135
Dear Shiloh Dicki,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for internal and external customer support, including ongoing employee support to the payroll and time keeping systems;.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Intermediate computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics
  • Payroll administration experience in Manufacturing
  • Basic knowledge of HR/Payroll procedures
  • Basic knowledge of the Labor legislation
  • Intermediate or upper knowledge of English
  • Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian
  • Fast-learning and result-orienting
  • Payroll tax knowledge

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Onyx Kuphal

Example #2

Example of Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

94128 Marquardt Freeway
Despinaside, IA 56290-4890
Dear Royal Bartoletti,

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support as needed for the reconciliation of payroll and benefits general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.

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

  • Bachelor’s or Associates in accounting
  • ADP Workforce is preferred
  • Heavy balance sheet reconciliation experience
  • Adaptable to handle multiple and diverse work assignments
  • Consistently produces professional results within given deadlines
  • Highly motivated and dedicated
  • Large ERP general ledger closing experience
  • Experience specific to payroll accounting with a general knowledge GAAP

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read my cover letter and to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Greer Lehner

Example #3

Example of Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

684 Rosalina Radial
East Cherlyn, OR 89474-5559
Dear Brooklyn Denesik,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for subject matter expertise for payroll processes and respond to all kind of payroll queries escalated from GBS HR and/or employees with regard to payroll, Mobility and Equity processes.

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

  • Previous experience reviewing payroll inputs/outputs for errors and finding resolutions both internally and with customers
  • Represent the organization with positive behaviors
  • Demonstrated expertise in PC-based software, especially spreadsheets
  • Deliver strong customer service to all customers
  • Experience in financial accounting/reporting/controlling is an advantage, but freshgraduates are welcome as well
  • Self-starter with full cycle payroll experience in a lead role
  • A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Meticulous, attentive to details and well-organized

Thank you for taking your time to review my application.

Sincerely,

Royal Schneider

Example #4

Example of Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

54763 Kutch Bridge
Lavadaville, IA 66681
Dear Tatum Collier,

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

Previously, I was responsible for corporate G/L with support needed to reconcile all payroll general ledger entries on an ongoing basis.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Current or recent Payroll experience with multiple states and entities
  • Seeking resourceful, patient, multi-tasker with an upbeat positive attitude, team player and individual contributor and honest work ethic to be part of an Accounting division of approximately 15+ people
  • Self-starter, able to multi-task, great verbal and written communication
  • Highly analytical with decision making capabilities
  • Proficient in SAP (payroll) (intermediate level) preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite (beginner level)
  • General ledger system (intermediate level)
  • Payroll and/or benefits accounting experience

Thank you for considering me to become a member of your team.

Sincerely,

Charlie Von

Example #5

Example of Payroll Accountant Cover Letter

42780 Gonzalo Ranch
Celestineborough, LA 96139-8631
Dear Tatum Lemke,

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

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the Payroll Tax Department with general ledger reports and account reconciliations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

  • Knowledge of typical Payroll policies, procedures and systems all
  • Knowledge and experience with SAP FI module
  • Knowledge of SAP & strong competencies in Excel essential
  • Willing to travel for training
  • Coordinate and review the recording, processing, and the reconciliation of the retail store, distribution center, and customer care center payroll transactions in a timely manner consistent with established service levels
  • Accurately ensure that all direct deposit requests and W4 changes are processed per the associate's request in a timely manner
  • Work with the Human Resources group to timely process transactions related to newly hired associates and promptly address needs related to termination transactions
  • Familiarity with ADP software

I really appreciate you taking the time to review my application for the position of payroll accountant.

Sincerely,

Emerson Witting

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