Accountant, Staff (USA) Req ID: 5526 Job Category: Accounting & Finance Location: Doraville, GA, US, 30360 **Be Part of the Future of Sleep!** At Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB), we're more than a mattress company, we're a leading global sleep company with a mission to help people sleep better so they can live healthier lives. With a 150-year heritage in delivering industry-leading sleep solutions, we own iconic brands including **Serta®, Beautyrest®, Simmons®** and **Tuft & Needle®.** **What You'll Do:** The Staff Accountant of General Accounting is responsible for providing accounting support to the Managers and other Team Members within the department, assisting with analytical activities to support financial reporting, managing inputs to the general ledger system, ensuring files are complete and maintained as needed, and handling support to complimentary functions such as Treasury, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This position requires a proactive, analytical, and energetic mindset in addition to possessing strong communication skills and the ability to be detail oriented. **How You'll Do It:** Execute general accounting processes to support multiple cost centers and plants Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end close procedures Research, track, and resolve accounting issues Assist with analytical activities to support both internal and external reporting in accordance with accounting policies, U.S. GAAP, and other statutory or government reporting guidelines Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data to support the timely reporting of key financial information as required by supervisors Understand and execute internal controls related to accountabilities; proactively seek opportunities to strengthen internal controls Partner with other functional groups such as Operations Finance, Corporate, and Sales Finance groups to provide accounting support as needed Assist with the development of accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes to improve processes Assist in the resolution of discrepancies and data maintenance Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential Support external and internal audit requirements Ensure agreed upon Service Level Agreements are met Ad-hoc tasks and/or projects as necessar **What You'll Bring:** BA / BS degree in accounting or finance Professional accountancy certification (or working toward certification) such as CPA, CIMA, ACCA or ACA preferred One to three years of experience in accounting or finance function Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills Experience in a shared services or manufacturing environment is preferred Experience with SOX compliance is preferred \#LI-AK1 **Why work at Serta Simmons Bedding?** When you join SSB, you become part of a winning and diverse team that is excited and committed to helping people get better sleep. We provide inspiring career opportunities, competitive benefits, employee perks, and the chance to be part of the future of sleep. **Benefits and Perks (USA, Salary non-union- optional):** + Health, Dental, and Vision + Annual employee contribution to HSA + 401K with company match + Paid Time Off / Vacation + 12 company holidays + Sick days + Company paid short- and long-term disability + Paid parental leave + Discount programs including Friends and family discounts + Referral Bonus + Tuition Reimbursement Employees are required to comply with COVID policies established by a vendor or customer. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination, with respect to all terms and conditions of employment, based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed/religion, sex (including sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping or expression), genetic information (including family medical history), or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists. SSB will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them, as required by law. The hiring salary range for this position applies to where legally required, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta