5000 Chicago Ave.
Iloilo, IL 60208
June 02, 2023
Ms. Mary Lou Nelson
Hammond Corporation
Manager of Human Resources 2900 Rosemont Blvd. Rosemont, IL 60018
Dear Ms. Nelson:
I am applying for the staff accountant position that was advertised with Northwestern
University Career Services this week. The position seems to fit very well with my education,
experience and career interests.
Your position requires skills in various accounting functions, including general ledger
reconciliation. analysis, and reporting; ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of
the general ledger and internal monthly and quarterly statements; and ensuring the accuracy
and timeliness of various reconciliations. In my experience as a junior accountant, accounting
intern, and billing coordinator, I handled monthly journal entries, analyzed expenses, reviewed
and corrected accounting entries, and generated reports. Accounting corrections I made as an
intern revealed nearly $50,000 in unpaid bills and mislaid funds. My enclosed resume provides
more details on my qualifications.
My background and career goals seem to match your job requirements well. I am confident
that I can perform the job effectively. Furthermore, I am genuinely interested in the position
and in working for Hammond Corporation. Your firm has an excellent reputation and comes
highly recommended to me.
Would you please consider my request for a personal interview to discuss my qualifications and
to learn more about this opportunity? I shall call you next week to see if a meeting can be
arranged. Should you need to reach me, please feel free to contact me at 09563993765 or
shemiramae@gmail.com
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you.
Sincerely yours,
Shemira Mae Agustin
5800 Roxas Ave.
Roxas City, Capiz
June 1, 2023
ABC Company
Dear Ms. Johnson:
As a fresh and driven Accountant graduate, I am applying for the Accounting Assistant position
at ABC Company. I recently obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Capiz State
University. Through my education and internships, I developed expertise in performing many
accounting tasks that will enable me to perform exceptionally well.
As you are in search of candidates who have outstanding accountancy and computer skills, I
fulfill your requirements owing to the following attributes:
•3 months of internship experience in the accounting and administrative field.
•Thorough understanding of accounting principles, including debits/credit, general ledger, and
subsystems.
•Demonstrated knowledge of A/P, A/R, and Cash Disbursements/Receipts.
•Adept at using MS Excel, Quick books, CRM, and Peachtree.
•Excellent data entry speed with accuracy.
Moreover, I can support sales and customer service teams as well as perform administrative
tasks. My high attention to detail, coupled with excellent communication skills, is admired by
supervisors many times. I would like to meet with you to discuss my accounting skills and
qualifications in detail. I will call your office after one week to follow up. Should you need to
reach me, please feel free to contact me at 09388843341 or ericajoybutalon9@gmail.com
Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Erica Joy Butalon
5800 Roxas Ave.
Roxas City, Capiz
June 1, 2023
ABC Company
Dear Ms. Johnson:
As a fresh and driven Accountant graduate, I am applying for the Accounting Assistant position
at ABC Company. I recently obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Capiz State
University. Through my education and internships, I developed expertise in performing many
accounting tasks that will enable me to perform exceptionally well.
As you are in search of candidates who have outstanding accountancy and computer skills, I
fulfill your requirements owing to the following attributes:
•3 months of internship experience in the accounting and administrative field.
•Thorough understanding of accounting principles, including debits/credit, general ledger, and
subsystems.
•Demonstrated knowledge of A/P, A/R, and Cash Disbursements/Receipts.
•Adept at using MS Excel, Quick books, CRM, and Peachtree.
•Excellent data entry speed with accuracy.
Moreover, I can support sales and customer service teams as well as perform administrative
tasks. My high attention to detail, coupled with excellent communication skills, is admired by
supervisors many times. I would like to meet with you to discuss my accounting skills and
qualifications in detail. I will call your office after one week to follow up. Should you need to
reach me, please feel free to contact me at 09388843341 or ericajoybutalon9@gmail.com
Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Ma. Teresa Barbacion
