Accountant, Accounts Payable

Tempur Sealy International • Trinity, NC

30d • $64,600 - $87,400

About The Position

Tempur Sealy is a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide. We are committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. This role involves performing a variety of general accounting activities within areas such as AR & AP, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Global Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Inventory Control, and Payroll. The position requires adherence to GAAP and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and SEC requirements. The accountant will coordinate with internal departments and external parties, identify process improvements, and support ad-hoc requests and special projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or equivalent related experience.
• Related experience or training is strongly preferred.
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or a desire to obtain a CPA license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of general accounting activities within one or more of the following accounting discipline areas: AR & AP, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Global Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, Inventory Control, and Payroll.
• Perform general accounting activities such as account reconciliations, month-end closing procedures, assisting with the company’s internal audit plan, cost allocation, assist in the development and enhancement of all inventory systems, and other general accounting tasks assigned by management.
• Ensure that all accounting work and deliverables follow GAAP.
• Assist in ensuring that all necessary financial reports and disclosures are compliant with Sarbanes Oxley and SEC requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to aid in accounting processes and other company objectives.
• Identify ways to develop and implement best practices to improve existing processes and accuracy.
• Provide support on ad-hoc requests and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level