** Entry-Level Accounting: Masters Degree and CPA Candidate **

  Personable, mature young professional with outstanding academic credentials and teamwork skills.

  Currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Accounting, with goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

  Showcased strong leadership skills while participating in the Accounting Club, Management Club and Football Team at Minnesota State University, Mankato and maintaining a 3.0 GPA.

  Studied Advanced Financial Accounting; Information Systems; Auditing; and Taxation.

Master of Science (MS), Accounting, Minnesota State University, Mankato; expected Fall 2018

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, Finance focus, Minnesota State University, Mankato; earned Fall 2015

  Graduated with a 3.0 GPA.

  Major Coursework: Advanced Financial Accounting; Information Systems; Auditing; and Taxation.

  Member, Accounting Club, Management Club and Football Team.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Designation; expected Spring 2017

Relationship Banker, TCF Bank Minneapolis, MN Apr. 2015-Sept. 2015

  Acquired valuable, hands-on banking and customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.

  Educated clientele about a wide variety of bank products and services to achieve their financial goals.

  Processed customer transactions in an accurate, professional and friendly manner.

Team Member, Target Corp. Mankato, MN Nov. 2014-Jan. 2015

  Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of colleagues in a high-volume retail store environment.

  Proactively identified and resolved problems to maintain customer loyalty and safety inside the store.

  Displayed diplomacy, tact and patience to pinpoint customer disputes and seek favorable solution.

Apartment Community Advisor, Minnesota State University Mankato, MN Jan. 2013-June 2013

  Served as a mentor and role model to fellow students seeking to transition to college life.

  Led by example and showcased maturity to ensure a positive and rewarding academic experience.

  Created unique activities and special assemblies to build student relationships and friendships.

  Mentor children in the community via mathematics programs.

  Coach children via recreational sports leagues.

  Volunteer at non-profit, community radio station, KFAI.

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE FOR EACH DIFFERENT JOB YOU APPLY TO).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable, mature young professional with outstanding academic credentials and teamwork skills. For example, I showcased strong leadership skills while participating in the Accounting Club, Management Club and Football Team at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where I earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting, Finance focus, graduating in the Fall of 2015 with a 3.0 GPA. I studied Advanced Financial Accounting; Information Systems; Auditing; and Taxation. I am currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Accounting, with the goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant.

My work and volunteer experience has included customer-facing roles at a leading bank and retail store. Additionally, I am an integral member of my community. For instance, I serve as a mentor to children in the community via mathematics programs. I also coach youth in recreational sports leagues and I recently began volunteering at a non-profit, community radio station, KFAI.

As your employee, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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