Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting

Tempur Sealy; Trinity (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs

Disability and Life Company Paid

Retirement Plan Options

Generous Employee Purchase Discounts

Job summary

A leading bedding products company in North Carolina seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to oversee month-end closing, financial analysis, and compliance with accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA or CMA preferred, and at least 3 years of related experience. Key responsibilities include leading monthly accounting activities, preparing cost analyses for new products, and monitoring inventory standard costs. Competitive salary and benefits package offered with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA or CMA license or candidate preferred.
• 3 years related experience and/or training is required, manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly accounting activities in cost accounting.
• Prepare costing and analysis of new products.
• Support the annual review of inventory standard costs.
• Analyze month-end results and inventory-related reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages.

Skills

Accounting skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX2012

Power BI

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!

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs
• Disability and Life Company Paid
• Retirement Plan Options
• Generous Employee Purchase Discounts
• Pay Range: $65,000 - $95,000

Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant position has primary responsibility for executing the month and year end closing process, detailed account analysis, analysis of financial results, research and resolution of issues and to understand and adhere to accounting policy and procedure. This function requires well developed skills in accounting, business analysis, and process improvement.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead the completion of monthly and quarterly accounting activities within cost accounting
• Prepare costing and analysis of new products and work closely with project teams to provide metrics utilized in product development decisions
• Lead costing request initiatives including the audit of costs, bill of materials, and routes
• Support the annual review of the inventory standard costs and prepare the annual review of the labor and overhead rates in coordination with operations finance
• Analyze month end results and inventory-related general ledger account reconciliations and provide detailed analysis results to management and business partners
• Assist management in making informed decisions by reviewing, analyzing, and explaining financial reports
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages for analysis and review
• Monitor adherence to corporate policy and processes. Assist operating plants with resolving accounting issues
• Assist in the development and monitoring of company-wide accounting policies and procedures related to inventory and standard costing
• Take a lead role in coordinating with the necessary internal departments to complete accounting objectives and other company goals
• Some late nights and weekends may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA or CMA license or candidate preferred
• 3 years related experience and/or training. Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• ERP systems experience required; Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 preferred
• Experience with Power BI preferred

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.