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Sample cover letter
Dear Hiring Manager,
I'm writing to apply for the Data Entry Clerk role at [Company]. Your posting highlights high-volume invoice processing and QuickBooks familiarity — both of which I do every day in my current role.
At [Current Company], I process 300+ vendor invoices per week at 98.6% accuracy and hold a 10-key speed of 12,400 KPH at 99%. I'm comfortable in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat, and I've maintained 100% attendance over the past 18 months.
I would welcome a short interview and can complete any assessment on my first visit. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your Name] • [Phone] • [Email]
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