Associate Accountant

Leggett & Platt, Inc., is searching for a Staff Accountant within our Corporate Accounting department to help support our business. As a global‑diversified manufacturing company, we are the leading supplier of a wide variety of products for all areas of life. Your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

• Coordination and analysis of financial information for a specified number of domestic and international operating facilities
• Day‑to‑day contact with division accounting staff, operating managers and other corporate departments
• Analysis and reconciliation of Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Review of accounting internal controls
• Assisting internal and external auditors with analysis and reconciliations of accounts
• Supporting the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and external reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance‑related field (a minimum of 9 hrs of accounting is required)
• Good interpersonal skills
• 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
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to provide support for other areas of the Company, including finance, tax, credit, information technology, etc. and identify accounting‑related matters
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated strength in Excel

• CMA and/or CPA designation
• Master’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Cumulative 3.30 GPA and 3.5 GPA in major
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and/or Microsoft D365
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer