Staff Accountant

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Staff Accountant to join our our Financial Reporting team.  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(n) Staff Accountant?

• Recording financial transactions in your assigned area of responsibility
• Working with others within the department preparing the consolidated financial statements, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Audit Committee materials
• Analyzing and reconciling Balance Sheet and Income Statement activity
• Interacting with and supporting other departments and staff, both within the Corporate Office and our operating locations
• Working with internal and external auditors in completing audits
• Preparing annual financial statements in conjunction with our benefit plan audits

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

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (a minimum of 15 hours of accounting is required)
• Cumulative 3.30 GPA and 3.50 GPA in major
• 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, whether remotely or in the office
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide support for other areas of the Company, including finance, tax, credit, information technology, etc. and identifying accounting related matters
• Expertise in Excel creating spreadsheets, using practical formulas, and working with large datasets

Things we consider a plus:

• 2 years of related accounting experience
• CMA and/ or CPA designation
• Master’s Degree
• Experience with HFM and Microsoft Dynamics AX

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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