Accountant, GFR at Tempur Sealy International in Lexington, KY

Summary: Tempur Sealy is a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide. The Global Financial Reporting (GFR) Accountant will assist with corporate entity accounting, global financial consolidation, and U.S. SEC reporting, requiring a solid foundation in U.S. GAAP accounting. Responsibilities: - Perform a variety of general accounting activities related to global financial reporting, including the following: - Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts while documenting business transactions - Analyze financial information and assist in preparing the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position - Perform account reconciliations and review of quarterly and annual fillings with the SEC - Build relationships with local country controllers to understand subsidiary operations and facilitate the collection of financial information - Ensure all financial deadlines are met - Prepare documentation to assist internal and external auditors - Coordinate with internal departments and external parties to aid in accounting processes and other company objectives - Identify ways to develop and implement best practices to improve existing processes and accuracy - Provide support on ad-hoc requests and special projects - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent relevant experience - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products - Ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change - Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams - Highly resourceful - Ability to deliver strong results - Passion for operational excellence - Strong set of communication and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications: - CPA license/CPA candidate is preferred - Some travel, evening and weekend work may be required Required Skills: U.S. GAAP accounting, CPA license, Microsoft Office, Financial reporting, General ledger accounting, Account reconciliations, SEC reporting Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off, Competitive Medical, Dental & other wellness programs, Disability and Life Company Paid, Retirement Plan Options, Generous Employee Purchase Discounts