Write a compelling Accounts Payable Specialist cover letter. This example shows how to highlight your accuracy and efficiency in managing accounts payable functions.
Accounts Payable Specialist Cover Letter Example
Samuel Johnson
123 Main Street
Houston, TX 77001
[email protected]
(713) 555-0123
February 13, 2025
Human Resources Department
University of Houston System
4800 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77004
I am writing to communicate my high interest in the Accounts Payable Specialist role at the University of Houston System. With more than three years of committed accounts payable experience, spread across two years at MD Anderson Cancer Center, I possess a great set of higher education institution experience that would make me a top choice for your organization.
At my current position at Houston-based Mason Road Sheet Metal, I’ve handled numerous vendor invoices and excelled on accuracy and corporate procedure compliance. I’ve gained a distinctive ability in vendor relationship management and process improvement implementation to optimize efficiency. My experience entails reconciliation of complex accounts, electronic payment system management, and timely payments while maintaining strict adherence to internal controls.
Before that, working as an Accounts Payable Clerk at MD Anderson Cancer Center, I had gained extensive experience working in a large academic institution’s financial system as well. I processed more than 200 invoices per week with 99.9% accuracy, processed travel and expense reimbursables for various departments, and was able to work effectively with stakeholders of different departments of the organization. I became familiar with institutional procedures and policies, state laws, and special regulations for working in a public institution of Texas.
Key accomplishments from my background include:
- Implementing a new e-filing system that saved 60% of document retrieval time
- Managing the successful implementation of a new accounts payable software system
- Saving 25% of payment processing time through workflow streamlining
- Building better vendor and internal department relationships
- Meeting all month-end closing deadlines on time accurately
I am specifically interested in the University of Houston System because of its reputation and relevance to higher education in the state of Texas. Having worked both within academic and private industry settings, I have a well-defined understanding of process efficiency and regulation compliance that I believe would be of value to your organization.
I look forward to the opportunity to apply my experience and ability to the University of Houston System and would appreciate the opportunity to discuss in greater detail how I can assist your accounts payable team.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to speaking with you about this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Samuel Johnson
