540-555-0109 | paula.jane.rb@email.com | New Orleans, LA April 28, 2023 Dear Hiring Manager, I'm currently a sophomore studying to earn a Bachelor of Science in finance from Glowman University with experience managing finances for student organizations and performing administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy. I'm writing you today to apply for the Finance Intern position this summer at Hoffman-Greene Accountants. I am a methodical and organized individual with excellent math and computer skills, and I am confident that I can be an asset to your team. I also believe that the experience I would gain from an internship with Hoffman-Green Accountants would be invaluable as I pursue a career in accounting. My rigorous academic schedule has prepared me adequately to manage the fast pace that a large firm like Hoffman-Greene requires. I prioritize my work, meeting competing deadlines 100% of the time. I'm currently ranked fifth in my class of 84 finance majors, with a score of over 95% in three courses: business finance, risk management and accounting principles. I also schedule one-on-one meetings with my professors three times each semester to get individualized feedback that I can apply to my work. I would bring the same commitment to growth to an internship at Hoffman-Greene Accountants. Outside of class, I'm the Head of Accounting for the Campus Singers, a student-run musical organization. I create spreadsheets and reports detailing their earnings and expenditures, create and manage a tight budget each semester and strategize how to maximize their resources and minimize financial risk. I also work as an Office Administrator for the Department of Business, where I take detailed notes in meetings, manage calendars for three department chairs and organize digital and physical files with efficiency. I earned the Employee of the Month award in February for exceeding expectations and optimizing work processes. I'm impressed by the robust roster of corporate clients you serve at Hoffman-Green Accountants, and I'm eager to learn how your team adapts to the needs of clients of different sizes. I hope to apply my commitment to learning, high-quality work and organizational skills to an internship at your firm, where I can support your award-winning team and increase efficiency. I appreciate you taking the time to consider my application. I'm available for a phone or video interview at your convenience. Respectfully, Paula Ramstead-Burke To upload the template into Google Docs, go to File > Open > and select the correct downloaded file.
What to include in a finance intern cover letter
Below are elements these cover letters typically feature:Finance experience
Cover letters typically detail your background and explain how your experience makes you the right candidate for the position. If you've completed any other finance internships, discuss the responsibilities you held and how they prepared you to fulfill the demands of the job. Consider mentioning relevant duties at jobs outside of finance if you're early in your career. For example, if you collected receipts and filed expense reports as an office assistant, you could discuss how this process taught you to keep diligent records of expenditures and reconcile accounts.Volunteer experience
An internship could help you begin a career in finance, as many employers hire intern candidates without extensive finance experience. You could supplement your work history with information about volunteer work or extracurricular activities you perform. Experiences like working in fundraising for a community organization or participating in a student group for business and accounting majors may help employers see your commitment to the field. You could also explain how hobbies and groups refined your soft skills, like work ethic, leadership and collaboration. Related: How To Describe Volunteer Experience in an Interview (With Examples)Skills
Review the job description and identify key skills that the employer emphasizes so you can include these capabilities in your cover letter. Aim to include a mixture of hard skills such as math, accounting software and an understanding of corporate taxes, as well as soft skills like teamwork, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. It may also be helpful to include an example or a metric that explains how you use each skill in the workplace. Here are some other skills that may be useful in a finance intern cover letter:- Communication
- Adaptability
- Computer skills
- Documentation
- Financial analysis
- Writing
- Investment strategies
- Following directions
- Organization