Senior Staff Accountant

Leggett & Platt, which pioneered sleep technology when it introduced its bedspring more than 125 years ago, is an S&P 500 diversified manufacturer. Serving a broad suite of customers that comprise a "Who's Who" of U.S. companies, Leggett & Platt conceives, designs, and produces a diverse array of products that can be found in most homes, offices, and vehicles. Founded in 1883, the company is made up of 20 business units, 18,000 employee-partners, and 130 facilities in 17 countries.

The person will directly report and support Controller and will be responsible for a variable range of accounting and finance duties with the opportunity to develop processes and have input into shaping the department.

• Perform month end close activities including journal entries, roll forwards and account reconciliations
• Analyze and calculate adjustments for accruals and deferred revenue
• Prepare and maintain monthly and Quarterly schedules
• Review inventory processes and analyze variances
• Assist in management of fixed asset life cycle by project beginning from CER, capitalization, and fixed asset inventory to disposals
• Track, monitor and report capital spend by project into Fixed Asset system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions to maintain data integrity in General Ledger
• Provide support to all departments with queries and reports with accurate data as it relates to on-time delivery, cost of quality, and labor hours
• Assist in the processing of payroll, including the review and analysis of hours, and the recording of general ledger transactions
• Perform ad-hoc analysis , lead special projects, and Contribute to the implementation of new ERP system
• Maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentations to assist with financial and SOX audits and improve current accounting practices

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting discipline, or combination of training, experience and education.
• Minimum of 2 years accounting experience, experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles including GAAP
• Strong IT aptitude with a major ERP, advanced Microsoft Excel, and query skills to mine data
• Knowledge of SOX regulations and the ability to analyze financial data.
• Experience with all aspects of accounting, including AR, AP, Inventory and General Ledger reconciliation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills