Office Assistant

We make life more comfortable.

 

Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

 

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

 

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

 

Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

 

Bedding

 

The world leader in bedding technology.

 

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

 

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery – our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

 

Learn more about Bedding Components: L&P Bedding Group

 

As an Office Assistant you will have the opportunity to work independently in a fast-paced environment.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring all corporate reporting is accurate and completed on time. The team you will be working with is collaborative and values the ability to multi-task and cross-train for other office responsibilities. 

 

So, what will you be doing as an Office Assistant?

• Accounting Functions– Work with various accounting tasks throughout the financial period including but not limited to:

  • Compiling payroll data such as hours worked from time records.

  • Verifying accuracy of payroll, entering payroll data into databases and spreadsheets.

  • Maintaining accurate records of payroll documentation and transactions.

  • Running payroll reports.

  • Performing data entry associated with the billing process.

  • Updating accounting records with new payments and customer information.

  • Addressing and responding to customer inquiries.

  • Maintaining billing files and records.

 

• General Office Administration– Handle a variety of office related day to day tasks necessary to ensure smooth operations of the Support Office, including but not limited to clerical support, maintaining employee files and records, receiving inbound telephone calls, and greeting all visitors. Will have secondary responsibilities for maintaining appropriate inventory and completing cycle counts.

 

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

• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.         

• Strong math skills with the ability to spot numerical errors.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with customers, truck drivers, office personnel, and management.

• Strong initiative, with the ability to stay focused and proactive while