Plant Accountant 40366
Plant Accountant 40366
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We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for a Plant Accountant to fill a temporary 18month leave of absence in London ON supporting our Automotive business. Did you know we are the worlds leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support Wireless Charging Motors and Actuators and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Plant Accountant you will play a key role in managing branch accounting activities ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards corporate policies internal controls and statutory requirements. The role includes maintaining the general ledger coordinating the financial close process performing reconciliations and analyses issuing corporate reports and ensuring tax and audit compliance. The Plant Accountant will also support the Administrator staff ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
So what will you be doing as a Plant Accountant
- Lead branch accounting activities including journal entries reconciliations review and approval of financial statements and ensuring proper internal controls.
- Manage the financial close process and ensure deadlines are met with accuracy and compliance.
- Perform local tax accounting and reporting ensuring all taxrelated requirements are met.
- Complete corporate reporting requirements both ongoing and ad hoc.
- Maintain financial compliance with corporate and regulatory standards including US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial data and support internal and external audits.
- Respond to ad hoc requests and report requirements as necessary.
To be successful in this role youll need:
- Postsecondary degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field. Professional designation (CPA CMA) is preferred.
- 5 years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP
- Proven experience leading the financial close process and issuing financial statements
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel Word PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail and problemsolving skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Up to 5 (Local/Regional)
What to Do Next
Now that youve had a chance to learn more about us what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply be sure to create a profile and sign up for job alerts so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.
Our Values
Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.
- Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
- Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
- Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
- Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.
Our Commitment to You
Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veteran status and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.
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Employment Type
Full Time
