Accountant Cover Letter
Hey, hold on; the good news is yet to be heard! I've said that it's difficult to get that kind of "killer" accounting cover letter. But did I ever say that it's impossible? NO. Writing an effective and "winning' accounting cover letter with the input of a little bit of hard effort is definitely possible. Now I'll guide you step-by-step as to how to make the head-hunch hiring manager read through to the end of your accounting cover letter. While writing your cover letter just follow this simple thumb-rule of 3 Ws and 1 H.
WHY you are writing
Needless to say, that subjects like accounting and bookkeeping are quite organized and structured fields of learning. And this should well be reflected in your cover letter as well. Organize your letter in a structured manner following the proper format, failing which the picture of your financial reports will not be in your favor and either will the transactions be recorded correctly.
As such, begin you cover letter by mentioning the reasons as to why you are writing. Mention that you are responding to the advert given by the company or if no such adverts have been produced, simply state that you are inquiring if any such relevant positions are available.
WHICH ad you are responding
Once you state the reasons behind your writing, next comes the question o which. In case you are responding to an advert produced by the organization or company, state the same in the very first section itself i.e. which ad you are responding to. This includes the advert number, the job name or code and definitely the date of the ad. And if it's just an inquiry on your part, then mention it clearly in the first section only. Make it clear to the reader that you are writing just to inquire if any such vacancy is available in his/ her organization that matches your skills and talents.
WHAT proves your candidacy?
This place is meant particularly for you. Discuss your accounting background here. State your work experience, trainings that you've undergone, your certifications (CMA, CPA, etc.), accounting software knowledge, and all those skills and traits that you possess. Focus on some or all of these points:
Command over accounting terminologies and principles and practices
Job related training undergone
Accuracy and formatting
Handling deadlines and pressures
Logical thinking and organization
But before you start off beating your own drums, grab the reader's attention with a mind-blowing headline. Headlines like: AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY: EXPERIENCED TAX ACCOUNTANT or EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTANT, READY TO HIT THE GROUND RUNNING are really hard to just pass up.
HOW to contact you
Once you are through discussing your skills and talents, it is time to inform the reader HOW to contact you. This is the best place to provide your contact details preferably your cell number and/ or your e-mail ID. You are also free to put in the time and date that is best suited for you to be contacted for an interview. And then simply close the deal with a simply "Thank You".