Staff Accountant

 

 

Be Part of the Future of Sleep!

 

At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons® and Tuft & Needle®.

 

What You'll Do:

The Staff Accountant of General Accounting is responsible for providing accounting support to the Managers and other Team Members within the department, assisting with analytical activities to support financial reporting, managing inputs to the general ledger system, ensuring files are complete and maintained as needed, and handling support to complimentary functions such as Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

This position requires a proactive, analytical, and energetic mindset in addition to possessing strong communication skills and the ability to be detail oriented.

How You'll Do It:

Execute general accounting processes to support multiple cost centers and plants Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations

Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end close procedures Research, track, and resolve accounting issues

Assist with analytical activities to support both internal and external reporting in accordance with accounting policies, U.S. GAAP, and other statutory or government reporting guidelines

Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data to support the timely reporting of key financial information as required by supervisors

Understand and execute internal controls related to accountabilities; proactively seek opportunities to strengthen internal controls Partner with other functional groups such as Operations Finance, Corporate, and Sales Finance groups to provide accounting

support as needed

Assist with the development of accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes to improve processes Assist in the resolution of discrepancies and data maintenance

Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential Support external and internal audit requirements

Ensure agreed upon Service Level Agreements are met Ad-hoc tasks and/or projects as necessary.

What You'll Bring:

BA / BS degree in accounting or finance

Professional accountancy certification (or working toward certification) such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA preferred One to three years of experience in accounting or finance function

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills

Experience in a shared services or manufacturing environment is preferred Experience with SOX compliance is preferred

 

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Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?

 

When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep.

 

Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):

• Health, Dental, and Vision

• Annual employee contribution to HSA

• 401K with company match

• Paid Time Off / Vacation

• 12 company holidays

• Sick days

• Company paid short- and long-term disability

• Paid parental leave

• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts

• Referral Bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement

 

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