We're hiring for staff and senior level accounting professionals to join our growing team here at Serta Simmons Bedding. These professionals will be 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 Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
- 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
- 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 plus 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
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta