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Entry-Level Accountant Cover Letter Example

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Reconciliations completed60+
Close checklist tasks100% on time
Process hours saved120 hrs/yr

This entry-level accountant cover letter example complements the entry-level accountant resume example.

It demonstrates how to reference wins like achieving 60+ reconciliations completed, achieving 100% on time close checklist tasks, and achieving 120 hrs/yr process hours saved without repeating your resume word for word.

Bring personality forward by emphasizing strengths such as Learns quickly and delivers accurate accounting support each close, Builds automation tools that save senior accountants meaningful time, and Communicates clearly with finance teams, auditors, and vendors.

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How to use this cover letter
Dear Hiring Manager,

I'm excited to apply for the Entry-Level Accountant position. Entry-level accountant delivering precise reconciliations, on-time close support, and efficient automation to enhance team productivity.

At Future Ledger Solutions, supported month-end close processes by preparing account reconciliations and journal entries with consistent accuracy and timeliness. Automated recurring accrual calculations using Excel, which streamlined workflows and freed up time for senior team members.

I have a track record of achieving 60+ reconciliations completed, achieving 100% on time close checklist tasks, and achieving 120 hrs/yr process hours saved.

My key strengths include Learns quickly and delivers accurate accounting support each close, Builds automation tools that save senior accountants meaningful time, and Communicates clearly with finance teams, auditors, and vendors.

I'm known for strengths in accounting, early career, and operations while partnering with cross-functional teams.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience can support your goals. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Taylor Bennett
Entry-Level Accountant | GL & Reporting Support

Highlights

  • Learns quickly and delivers accurate accounting support each close.
  • Builds automation tools that save senior accountants meaningful time.
  • Communicates clearly with finance teams, auditors, and vendors.

Tips to adapt this example

  • Choose one metric such as achieving 60+ reconciliations completed to show the scale of your impact.
  • Mirror the language from the job post in your first paragraph to signal fit immediately.
  • Anchor each paragraph around a single achievement and quantify the outcome when possible.
  • Close with a confident call to action that makes it easy to move to the interview stage.
  • Adapt the focus of the second paragraph to spotlight strengths like Learns quickly and delivers accurate accounting support each close.

Keywords

Journal EntriesReconciliationsExcel ModelingGAAP FundamentalsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableInternship ExperienceFinancial ReportingAudit SupportProcess Improvement
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