Accountant, Financial Reporting

Tempur Sealy; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Medical, Dental & wellness

Disability and Life Company Paid

Retirement Plan Options

Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

Tempur Sealy, located in Lexington, KY, is hiring a financial accounting professional to analyze financial data and prepare reports. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, process improvement, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

A Bachelor’s in Accounting and CPA consideration are required or preferred. The position involves preparing ledger entries, balance sheets, and P&L statements, with opportunities to support auditors and drive improvements across accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.
• CPA license or candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and expenses 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.
• Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Collect and analyze records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Perform analysis and inter-department communications around incentive accruals and inquiries.
• Identify ways to develop and implement best practices to improve existing processes, accuracy of accrual and payment calculations and reduce errors and inquiries.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments on business objectives.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare documentation to assist internal and external auditors.
• Support management through ad-hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Some late nights and weekends may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license or candidate preferred

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation. Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic, Sealy and Stearns & Foster. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night's sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

OUR COMPANY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS, INCLUDING:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Pay Range: $54,000 - $76,000

Job Summary: 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 will have an ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change; work effectively within cross-functional teams; will be highly resourceful; able to deliver strong results; have a passion for operational excellence, and possess a strong set of communication and analytical skills.

What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts while documenting business transactions.
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and expenses 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.
• Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Collect and analyze records of present and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred to project future revenues and expenses.
• Perform analysis and inter‑department communications around incentive accruals and inquiries.
• Identify ways to develop and implement best practices to improve existing processes, accuracy of accrual and payment calculations and reduce errors and inquiries.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with other departments on business objectives.
• Perform account reconciliations.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare documentation to assist internal and external auditors.
• Support management through ad‑hoc reporting, analysis and special projects as assigned.
• Some late nights and weekends may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a four‑year College or University (strongly preferred) or equivalent relevant experience. CPA license or candidate preferred.

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