What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant, Payroll Accounting position at Tempur Sealy?
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: $50,000 - $71,000
What You’ll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities):
- Prepare journal entries for weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for multiple entities/pay groups.
- Perform month-end close tasks, including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as performance of internal controls across multiple entities.
- Review salary, wage, taxes, and benefits expense accounts for accuracy.
- Ensure that all accounting work and deliverables follow GAAP.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Human Resources, Operations, Finance, Tax, and Legal, as well as external partners, to support initiatives, ensure accuracy, and resolve inquiries in a timely and effective manner.
- Identify ways to develop and implement best practices to improve existing processes, accuracy of accrual and payment calculations and reduce errors and inquiries.
- 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.
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.
Qualifications:
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.
Salary : $50,000 - $71,000