Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Company: Tempur Sealy
Location: Lexington
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the below duties. This function requires well-developed skills in accounting, business analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate has an ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change; works effectively within cross-functional teams; is highly resourceful; delivers strong results; has a passion for operational excellence; and possesses a strong set of communication and analytical skills.Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Results Area:

• Assist in leading the close reporting process ensuring all financial deadlines are met. Manage the preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and assist in preparing the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for other managers.
• Maintain a complete system for Financial Reporting which provides consistent, reliable, and timely information to management for decision-making and which is flexible and dynamic enough to evolve with changing business needs.
• Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Integrate into the sales accounting, communication, and education process.
• Implement, monitor and enhance accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Partner with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to provide financial analysis in support of forecasting and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve business objectives.
• Assist in directing, training, and overseeing the development of Accountants and Interns, when applicable.
• Prepare and review documentation to assist internal and external auditors.
• Support management through ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.Other primary duties and responsibilities include the following; however, Management reserves the right to assign or reassign other appropriate duties to this job at any time. This document excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.Requirements:Ideal Candidate Possesses These Attributes:
  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information
  • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
  • Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and coordinates effectively
  • Written Communication - Communicates clearly and with purpose
  • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
  • Business Acumen - Displays orientation to profitability
  • Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures
  • Ethics - Keeps commitments
  • Organizational Support - Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities
  • Professionalism - Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  • Quantity - Completes work in timely manner
  • Dependability - Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
  • Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
  • Reasoning Skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have, at minimum, an intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office. Advanced Microsoft Excel experience preferred.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting from four-year College or University; 3 years related experience and/or training. CPA and/or MBA preferred.To perform this job successfully, the employee must be capable of performing each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements herein are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.Work Environment/Physical Requirements:Fast-paced corporate office environment. Some stress may occur. Travel around scheduled projects such as program rollouts may be necessary.The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties, responsibilities, and key results of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and key results outlined herein.Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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