Roles And Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of an Account clerk include managing financial records, issuing reimbursements, filing income and expense reports, and filing invoices. He assists the accounting department with data entry, processing, updating the ledger, and recording transactions.
- Research and resolve customer problems related to billing and payment.
- Verify and record business transactions.
- Prepare and manage account statements.
- Perform reconciliation of daily and monthly revenues.
- Provide guidance to staff when needed.
- Prepare financial reports, expense reports, revenue reports, and trial balance reports, etc for management.
- Manage bank account deposits.
Education & Skills
Cover letter for Account clerk should preferably mention the following skills:
- Excellent typing skills.
- Proficient in MS Office(Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and accounting software programs.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Good knowledge of financial/accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.
- Excellent numerical skills and ability to point out mathematical errors.
- Handy with office equipment such as printers, copiers, and scanners.
Successful cover letters for Account clerks often mention the following qualification(s):
- A High School Degree, or Bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and at least one year of relevant experience.
Dear Mr./Ms.,
Please accept my application for the position of Account clerk at [XXX Company]. I have been working at YYY Audits as an Account Clerk for over a year that has provided me with the necessary skills required to perform the duties of this role successfully.
Over the last decade, [XXX Company] has emerged as one of the leading auditing firms in the country. Both clients and employees have lauded XXX’s excellent working principles and work culture. An opportunity to work at such a respected firm would be a privilege.
I possess critical thinking and analytical skills that are needed to foresee issues and address them. Furthermore, I am skilled in using the latest accounting software, including DaFIS and Oracle Financial Management. At YYY, I have had the opportunity to nurture my skills in a dominating accounts environment. I have become highly skilled in handling a wide range of administrative tasks.
Currently, at YYY Audits, I am tasked with the following responsibilities:
- Preparation of invoices, credit memos, and purchase orders.
- Provide accounting and clerical support to external audit teams.
- Maintenance of financial records and other business documents.
- Assist with the preparation of statistical and financial statements and reports.
- Perform clerical and administrative duties such as maintenance of files and noting down key points in meetings.
- Provide clerical support in month-end account closing activities.
I am a hardworking and dedicated professional recognized for producing high-quality work on schedule. With my educational qualifications and the skills developed through my experience, I believe I can prove to be an invaluable asset to your team.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
