Public Accountant Cover Letter for Accounting Jobs

A public accountant cover letter is a letter of introduction to the prospective employer. The best cover letter should answer a simple question as to why the recruiter should hire you. In other words it should prove how you are the best and the most suitable candidate for that particular job. It should be able to attract the employer’s attention and earn you an opportunity to get interviewed. These reasons are strong enough to make you write a cover letter for accounting jobs.

A public accountant cover letter for accounting jobs can be divided into the following parts:

1. Header:  It usually contains the sender’s and the recipient’s name, address and other contact details like the phone number and the email id. The letter should begin with a proper salutation.
2. Introduction:  Mention the details of the job like the job title and how you came to know about it.
3. The body of the cover letter:  In the body of the article you need to highlight your educational qualification, experiences, achievements and other skills which will ensure to match the employer’s requirements for the job. In short try relating your skills to the job requirements.
4. Closing:  Close your letter by saying how to look forward to getting an opportunity to get interviewed.  Last but not the least thank the reader for spending his valuable time on reading your cover letter.

In short the accounting cover letter is just like the preview of your resume discussing your skills and other positive attributes that make you an excellent accountant. It also tells the employer about your objectives and future actions.

Here is a sample cover letter of public accountant for accounting jobs.

To

Juan N. Nelson

The Manager

Canberry Inc.

3222 Tuna Street

Southfield, MI 48075

From
Albert S. Eidson

3876 Wright Court
Birmingham, AL 35221

Phone: 205-929-1943

Email: AlbertSEdison@teleworm.com

Date: November 17, 2011

Dear Mr. Nelson,

I am writing this cover letter in response to your advertisement seen in “Daily New York Times” dated November 17, 2011. I have completed my graduation in accounting and I am keen to make a mark in the accounting field.  Moreover I am planning to complete my CPA in the coming two years.

I have worked with Olive Financial Inc. for three years where I was working as a senior accountant.  My job responsibility was to carry out different operational and financial audits, training the new members and carrying out different audit programs for better accuracy. I have the ability to quickly learn new software packages, good problem solving skills and possess excellent communication skills.

I am confident that my qualifications and skills are a good match to your company’s needs. I would be glad if you could schedule an interview on any weekday at your convenient time. I thank you for the valuable time given.

Yours sincerely,

Signature

Albert S. Eidson

The above sample of public accountant cover letter for accounting job will give you a clear idea of drafting a letter.