Corporate Accounting Intern

Open The Door to Opportunity!
At Leggett & Platt, we provide real-world experiences that shape the future of young professionals. Our Doors Internship Program is a paid opportunity for students to contribute to and learn from a global leader in manufacturing, design, and innovation. We offer internships in fields ranging from engineering, business, finance, operations, environmental health science, and technology, allowing you to explore a variety of industries such as automotive, aerospace, home furnishings, bedding, and industrial products.

About The Program:
The Doors Internship Program is an immersive experience designed to build your expertise, grow your network, and give you hands-on experience across different functions. You’ll work on real-world tasks and/or projects, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and be part of a company that enhances people’s lives through innovation in comfort-driven design and manufacturing.

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About Our Team:

At Leggett & Platt, our Segment Reporting Department plays a vital role in consolidating financial data across our global operations. From preparing shareholder reports to supporting external audits, our team ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance with accounting standards. We collaborate across divisions to deliver insights that drive strategic decision-making and uphold our reputation for financial integrity.

In This Role:

As a Corporate Accounting Intern seated on-site at our corporate headquarters in Carthage, MO, you’ll gain hands-on experience in the accounting systems and reporting processes while managing a minimum of a 20-hour work week during the school year. This internship offers the opportunity to work directly on account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and internal reporting—while interacting with division staff, operating managers, and external auditors.

So, what will you be doing as a Corporate Accounting Intern?

• Prepare account reconciliations and analyze financial data to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and internal management reports.
• Support the development of shareholder reports and investor-facing materials.
• Collaborate with external auditors by providing account analyses and documentation.
• Communicate regularly with division accounting teams, operating managers, and corporate departments.
• Contribute to special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, with graduation between December 2026 and May 2028.
• Completion of at least one college-level accounting course.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Professionalism and adaptability in a dynamic corporate setting.

Things we consider a plus:

• GPA of 3.3 or higher.
• Prior experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, or audit support.
• Interest in corporate finance, public company reporting, or investor relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity about how financial data informs business strategy.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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