Cover Letter: NREL Internship Application - Ziya Shen, CU Boulder

This document presents a cover letter written by Ziya Shen, a University of Colorado Boulder graduate, applying for an internship in Finance and Accounting at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The letter highlights Ziya's academic background in Accounting and Finance, emphasizing a strong GPA and relevant skills such as proficiency in SAP, ERP, Oracle systems, cost management, financial analysis, and knowledge of taxation laws. It details Ziya's experience as an assistant accountant at Walvax Biotechnology Co., LTD, where she contributed to cost management and financial forecasting. Additionally, the letter showcases Ziya's involvement in extracurricular activities, strong communication skills, and fluency in multiple languages. Ziya expresses a desire to enhance accounting skills, pursue a CPA certification, and contribute to NREL's success.

Ziya Shen
[e-mail]
To
The HR Manager
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
15013 Denver W Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401
United States
23 April 2018
Dear Sir/ma’am:
I wish to apply for the post of accountant in your organization as an internship
(summer) Finance and Accounting. I came to know about the job from seeing an
advertisement where I found that the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
has four openings for undergraduate and graduate level candidates. My experience aligns
with the qualifications you are seeking at NREL. I am certain as I will add value to your
organization with my skill and knowledge to the fullest.
I have completed my higher studies with Bachelor of Science: Accounting and
Finance from university of Colorado in Boulder. I completed it successfully with a major
GPA of 3.7 out of 4. I earned my degree with the same ambition to serve as one of the
accurate accountant and extend my contribution towards the growth of the organization
that I would likely serve.
I can ensure you that I with my conceptual skill and knowledge will try my best to
put into my knowledge and expertise in the given task to complete it within deadline. My
aptitude skill earned professionally can bear fruitful role in your organization if given
chance as I assert my duty honestly and with efficiency. In addition, I do extremely well
at various fields such as:
 Operating with SAP, ERP and Oracle system
 Using skillful office software Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint at work.
 Processing with cost management, master budget and financial analysis.
 Having good information of principles of finance, treasury and capital markets.
 Having familiarity with the rules and regulations of taxation laws.
 Being excellent in communication skills and written as well in English and Chinese
for effective communication with offices worldwide.
 Having ability to work independently as a part of a team with multitasking skill.
 Possessing enriched skill to speak in Mandarin, English and basic Korean language
with fluency.
I have made significant contribution to my current position as an assistant
accountant in Walvax Biotechnology Co., LTD. It is a vaccine provider of Bill and

Melinda Gates Foundation. I directly participated in the cost management of HPV and
PCV in 2016 and 2017. My roles and responsibilities included but were not limited to:
analysed and interpreted forecasts, capital expenditure and product cost, preparing
corporate and individual tax return and even produce monthly cash forecasts.
Along with my professional accomplishments, I have been a member at Chinese
Student and Scholar Association at CUB. There I was able to convey the student union’s
message effectively and punctually. I need to undertake cultural activities and planning
and coordinating the same. I have also been engaged in organizing students orderly to
participate in cultural activities particularly I organized an event of Chinese New Year
celebration in the year 2016, which had a great success. I pride myself that I complete all
task with responsibility.
I am dedicated towards my job and loyal with an ability of strong
accounting background. However, I am planning to enhance my accounting skills and
earn more knowledge on the field of finance. For the same purpose I am preparing myself
to be a qualified CPA in the future times. I have set my objective to apply for a graduate
school that I find suitable for the course and pursue a master degree in the next year. It
will be followed by taking CPA exams in my graduate school which definitely help me to
grab success in future.
In addition to my experience and personal qualities, I share my hobby in the field
of swimming, driving and singing. I am passionate and extremely keen about process
improvements and would welcome all possible opportunities to contribute my effort
using knowledge and skills.
Proactive, hardworking and team-oriented which will help me to apply my skill
with much eager and with also my proven track record of my earlier achievements in my
previous company gives me confidence to grant this opportunity.
Please review my attached resume for additional details regarding my personal
details and career achievements. I am desperately looking forward for your kind
response to my letter and towards your decision. I will be highly honored if you provide
me with the kind support of yours, then I assure you to take your organization towards
the path of success.
My contact details are as follows:
Mobile number-
Email ID-
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ziya Shen

Cover Letter/White Paper Grading:
Formal letter format 20/30
Call to Action 25/30
Presentation of Self 30/30
Business Logic/Reasoning 10/30
Grammar 15/30 Total 100/150 pts