Sample
Accounting Cover Letter
When preparing an accounting cover letter it is imperative that several
critical areas are covered. First, it is important to let the employer
know
how you learned about the position.
In some cases, the employer may not actually have a position open and
you will simply be sending a resume and cover letter to the employer to
keep on file, just in case. The sample accounting cover letter below is
based on this type of situation.
Secondly, you must detail why you’re interested in the
position. In the sample cover letter below the candidate mentions that
a position with the company in question interests him because of his
interest in the specialty field in which the company focuses. It is
also important to note information not included in your resume and
ask
for an interview.
The following accountant cover letter clearly utilizes these elements
while also indicating the candidate has taken the time to do some
research on the company be mentioning a special project headed by the
company.
Geoffrey
Wendell
3467 E. 67th Street
Jacksonville, FL 55555
555-555-1212
March 6, 2007
Mr. Harrington
Harrington & Harrington
2801 Sunshine Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 55555
Dear Mr. Harrington:
Perhaps you are seeking an addition to your accounting team. A new
person can provide innovative approaches to your accounting needs. You
will discover from the enclosed resume that I have experience in many
areas of accounting.
My background, skills and talents are focused in one direction -
keeping immaculate care of my company's books. Throughout the last
several years, I have assisted in bringing companies into the 21st
century, changing from the "ledger book" mentality to the more
efficient computer "spreadsheet" mentality. With my strict attention to
detail, this process is helping my current company through its hostile
takeover by a competitor.
Combining my two major interests, accounting and the tourist industry
would be a dream come true. I have an extensive collection of Florida
tourist memorabilia, and I am one of Jacksonville’s biggest
supporters of Operation Beach Saver.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you
further and will contact you during the week of March 11th tofurther
discuss how my experience and abilities could benefit your
organization.
Respectfully,
Geoffrey Wendell
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Always remember to close your cover letter with a
strong
conclusion. In the sample accounting cover letter above, the
candidate takes initiative and states that he will be in contact with
the employer; further underlining his interest.
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