Revenue Recognition Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for technical accounting guidance in negotiating and structuring deals to provide operational efficiency and optimum revenue yield.

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:

• Able to work within a team environment effectively, function independently
• Experience with ASC 605 ( SOP 97-2, SOP 81, SAB 104 and EITF 08-1 )
• Oracle and Salesforce.com experience preferred
• Having excellent software design skills
• Being open minded and quick learner
• Strong technical knowledge and thorough understanding of US GAAP and IFRS in the area of revenue recognition, particularly in a software, SaaS and consulting services environment
• A nice to have would be public private mix (ideally in a product focused environment such as software)
• CPA is not necessary, but nice to have

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the revenue recognition position.

Previously, I was responsible for technical accounting advice to Sales, Business Practices, Deal Management and Legal teams during deal negotiation stage such that revenues are maximized where possible in accordance with external and internal accounting guidance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience in revenue/income recognition
• Big 4 experience in auditing revenue recognition
• Experience with Oracle/SAP ERP environment and Business Objects
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel
• Reviewing, researching, analyzing and accounting for complex accounting transactions under both ASC 605 and 606
• Preparing technical memos and ensuring compliance with US GAAP and performing deal reviews
• Enterprise accounting experience, preferably with Oracle and Salesforce.com experience preferred
• Accounting experience and familiarity with revenue recognition concepts

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

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to the EMEA Revenue Accounting Manager to ensure that revenue recognition and VSOE are handled according to current rules.

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:

• Ideally some supervisory experience
• Review and preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for revenue
• Gather requirements and ensure software and professional service booking packages are complete
• Analysis and research of deferred revenue accounts to ensure proper balances are reflected
• Preparation of accruals for subscription related charges
• Perform secondary peer reviews of various reconciliations and journal entries
• Performs regular analysis and audit of revenue transactions to ensure accuracy and proper revenue recognition in compliance with the company’s revenue recognition accounting process
• Demonstrated competency in handling and understanding complex data

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

Previously, I was responsible for leadership and direction to Revenue Recognition accounting staff by setting goals, objectives, performance criteria, and departmental standards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite – strong Excel skills
• Experience and fluent in finance systems (Workday and/or Peoplesoft is desirable but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Foster a diverse that to .
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Access
• Proficient knowledge of accounting theory and methods
• Expert level knowledge of advanced accounting concepts
• Proficiency with current software applications including Microsoft Excel

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

Previously, I was responsible for revenue recognition training sessions and keep business partners up to date of developments in accounting and financial reporting.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Prior experience in a repair/aftermarket business preferred
• Knowledge / Interest in systems
• SAP, CRM, BW & Qlikview experience preferred
• Professional Courage
• Designing and developing data models, extracting code and cleansing routines that utilize typical data quality functions, standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking and matching data that leverages data standards, processes and technology management for data, master data, and metadata
• Generating a vision, establishing direction and motivating members, creating an atmosphere of trust, leveraging diverse views, coaching staff, and encouraging improvement and innovation
• Extensively developing relationships with CXOs to generate additional business
• Performing marketing/business development activities including marketing material, proposals, and client presentations