Staff Accountant

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Staff Accountant within our Financial Reporting 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.

As a Staff Accountant you will have the opportunity to interact with and support other departments and staff within the business.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by analyzing and reconciling financial transactions.  The team you will be working with is collaborative, and values hard work. 

So, what will you be doing as a Staff Accountant?

Record financial transactions in assigned areasParticipate in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, SEC filings, and Audit Committee materialsAnalyze and reconcile Balance Sheet and Income Statement activityCollaborate with other departments across Corporate and operating locationsSupport internal and external auditsPrepare annual financial statements for benefit plan auditsAssist with special projects

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

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum of 15 hours of accounting)Cumulative 3.30 GPA and 3.50 GPA in majorStrong understanding of accounting principles Excellent written and verbal communication skillsTime management and prioritization abilitiesTeam-oriented mindset (in both a remote or an in-office setting)Problem-solving skillsAbility to support cross-functional teams (Finance, Tax, Credit, IT, etc.)Excel proficiency with formulas and large datasets

Things we consider a plus:

• 2 years of accounting experience, especially with a publicly traded company or a public CPA firm
• CMA and/ or CPA designation
• Master’s Degree
• Experience with :
• HFM (financial consolidation)
• Microsoft Dynamics AX (general ledger)
• Artificial Intelligence Programs
• Power BI
• Workiva (filings with the SEC)  

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 inclusive 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 is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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