Accountant

Ark Ell Springs • Carthage, MO

4d

About The Position

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Accountant within our Corporate Accounting team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it's sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we're the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it's the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.So, what will you be doing as an Accountant?

Coordination and analysis of financial information for a specified number of domestic and international operating facilities
Day-to-day contact with division accounting staff, operating managers and other corporate departments
Analysis and reconciliation of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, including leading review teams
Review of accounting internal controls
Assisting internal and external auditors with analysis and reconciliations of accounts
Supporting the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and external reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance-related field (a minimum of 9 hrs of accounting is required)
• 2-3 years of related accounting experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of accounting and strong ability to communicate, both written and verbally
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide support for other areas of the Company, including finance, tax, credit, information technology, etc. and identify accounting related matters
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated strength in Excel

Nice To Haves

• CMA and/or CPA designation
• Master's degree in accounting or business administration
• Cumulative 3.30 GPA and 3.5 GPA in major
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and/or Microsoft D365
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Coordination and analysis of financial information for a specified number of domestic and international operating facilities
• Day-to-day contact with division accounting staff, operating managers and other corporate departments
• Analysis and reconciliation of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts, including leading review teams
• Review of accounting internal controls
• Assisting internal and external auditors with analysis and reconciliations of accounts
• Supporting the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and external reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees