CPA Resume & Cover Letters

May 12, 20XX

John Smith
San Francisco, CA
john.smith@email.com
510-594-5871

Jim Hobart
SC&DP Accounting Firm
451 Market Street
San Francisco, CA

Dear Jim,

I am writing to express my interest in the Tax Accountant position being offered at SC&DP Accounting Firm through LinkedIn. As a former Corporate Banker with over five years’ experience and my CPA license, I believe I would be an asset to your firm.

In this opening paragraph, John clearly states what position he’s applying to, where he saw the job ad, and how he feels he will be a good candidate to be considered.

A highly organized and self-driven individual, my passion for the field of Accounting started in my diverse financial positions with multiple companies. As I maintained financial records, managed budgets, risk assessments, as well as business strategy reviews, I have gained valuable insight within the industry that not only allowed me to help others reach their financial goals, but also be at the forefront of protecting my client’s financial integrities.

In this second paragraph, John talks about where his passion for accounting comes from and gives a general overview of how his past experience has prepared him for the field.

In my current position as a Financial Analyst with Stanley Cooper Partners, I lead a team of 7, executing commercial processes and gaining a specialist’s understanding of financial instruments as well as accounting software that resulted in a more efficient workflow for company protocol. This also increased productivity and led to my promotion to Sr. Financial Analyst within a year’s time at the company.

In this third paragraph, John goes into his current position, including what his job duties entail and how they have further helped prepare him for success. This paragraph also describes his ability to manage, take initiative, and what a valuable asset he is to the company.

As a recently licensed Certified Public Accountant, I feel that my background in tandem with my accomplished communication skills, dedication to excellence, and proactive personality is aligned to what SC&DP is looking for in a Tax Accountant. I admire your company’s mission to help small and medium sized businesses grow to continue to impact their local communities and economies. I hope to contribute to this mission as I am also a firm advocate of helping local businesses thrive.

Lastly, John talks about his CPA certification. And, as we all know, having a CPA speaks volumes to a candidate’s dedication to hard work. Furthermore, toward the end, he relates his admiration for the company’s mission and how it aligns to his own beliefs.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely,
John Smith

At the closing of his cover letter, John includes a nice little sentence that thanks the reader for their time and reiterates his enthusiasm for the position by stating that he hopes to hear back from them.