Cost Accountant
Date: Aug 23, 2024
Location: Newnan, GA, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
We, at Elite Comfort Solutions LLC, are searching for a Cost Accountant within our Accounting team to help support our bedding operations. Did you know we are a global leader in foam technology? That’s right! In fact, we have been pioneers in this industry for over 20 years. Since then, we have partnered with Leggett & Platt and been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As Cost Accountant you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of operational and cross functional discussions to drive the business to greater results. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by using analytical skills to drive the business financial success. The team you will be working with is easy going, collaborative, and values professionalism and integrity. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity.
So, what will you be doing as a(n) Cost Accountant?
- Responsible for the management of the month end close processes including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Maintain compliance with policy and procedures and assist with Internal and External Audit requests.
- Develop relationships with Branch personnel to provide financial and analytical support and assist in driving business results.
- Fulfill requests of Corporate Departments (Accounting, Tax, Risk, Credit, etc.)
- Cross train office staff and be familiar with all job responsibilities to support as needed.
- Special projects as requested by management.
- BOM
- Cost Accounting
- Inventory Analysis
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Experience with Dynamics D365 preferred
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preference in manufacturing
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- High degree of professionalism and ethical standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be detail oriented and well organized
- A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Things we consider a plus:
- Accounting related certifications/licenses
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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