What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Sr. Staff (USA) position at Serta Simmons Bedding, LLC?
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®.
How You'll Do It
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):
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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®.
How You'll Do It
- Execute multiple general accounting processes to support the completeness and accuracy of the company’s financial data.
- 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 Accounting, Sourcing and Supply Chain groups to provide accounting support as needed
- Use financial and accounting experience and acumen to analyze and interpret data to make any recommendations on possible courses of action as appropriate
- Assist with the development of accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes to improve processes
- Assist in the resolution of discrepancies and data maintenance
- Support external and internal audit requirements
- Ad-hoc tasks and/or projects as necessary
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and finance practices and progressive experience in an accounting/finance role
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- High degree of proficiency in MS Excel (advanced skill level) and MS Office (intermediate) products
- Able to work with multiple reporting platforms utilized by the company
- Able to work in a team environment and able to effectively shift focus to multiple priorities
- Business and Financial Analysis
- BA / BS degree in accounting or finance
- Professional accountancy certification (or working toward certification) such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA preferred
- Minimum of five years of progressive experience in accounting or finance function
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience with SOX compliance is preferred
- Experience working in organizations experiencing fast-paced change or transformation
- Experience in manufacturing or similar industry- mattress, furniture, etc.
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
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
