Bookkeeper cover letter example. Annotated, paragraph by paragraph.
Rebecca Nguyen is applying for the Full-Charge Bookkeeper role at Trey Research. The letter goes with their bookkeeper resume example — same person, same results — so you can see how the two work together.
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Bookkeeper cover letter
Rebecca Nguyen
Portland, OR · rebecca.nguyen@email.com · (503) 555-0193
Tom Gallagher
Full-Charge Bookkeeper, Trey Research
Dear Tom Gallagher,
I'm applying for the Full-Charge Bookkeeper position at Trey Research. I've kept the books for small businesses in construction, retail and professional services for 7 years, and I'm a Certified Bookkeeper and QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor. At Timberline Mechanical Contractors I run the books for a $9M HVAC contractor, from payables and receivables to the month-end close.
I close on time. I reconcile 6 bank and 3 credit card accounts every month and have closed the books by the 7th business day for 30 months straight. I also process biweekly payroll for 45 employees in Gusto and file 1099s for 60+ subcontractors each January.
Collections are where I've made the biggest difference. I started weekly aging reviews and follow-up calls, and overdue receivables fell from $410K to $180K. Before Timberline, at Hawthorne Lane Bookkeeping, I kept the books for 14 clients in QuickBooks Online and Xero and cleaned up 18 months of uncategorized transactions for a new client in 6 weeks, ahead of its tax deadline.
I'd be glad to talk about how your books are set up today and what your CPA needs at year-end. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Nguyen
What each paragraph does
Paragraph 1: Says full-charge, gives credentials and the size of the business she keeps books for.
Paragraph 2: Proves reliability with close timing and the payroll and 1099 work she handles.
Paragraph 3: A cash result owners care about, plus cleanup work for multiple clients.
Paragraph 4: Closes on their setup and their CPA, which shows she thinks about the whole year.
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/ Tips
Tips for your bookkeeper cover letter.
01
Say full-charge if you are
It tells the reader you handle the whole cycle, from payables to the close, not just data entry.
02
Give your close timing
The business day you close by, and how consistently you hit it, is easy for an owner or controller to judge.
03
Name the software
QuickBooks Online, Xero or a payroll system named in the posting should appear once in your letter.
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How is a bookkeeper cover letter different from an accountant's?
A bookkeeper letter should focus on accurate, on-time records: reconciliations, payables, receivables and the close. An accountant letter usually leans more on analysis, reporting and audits.
Should I mention certifications like QuickBooks ProAdvisor?
Yes, if the job uses that software. One line is enough.