Plant Accountant

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Plant Accountant to fill a temporary 18-month leave of absence in London, ON, supporting our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.


As a Plant Accountant, you will play a key role in managing branch accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, internal controls, and statutory requirements. The role includes maintaining the general ledger, coordinating the financial close process, performing reconciliations and analyses, issuing corporate reports, and ensuring tax and audit compliance. The Plant Accountant will also support the Administrator staff, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.


So, what will you be doing as a Plant Accountant?

Lead branch accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, review and approval of financial statements, and ensuring proper internal controls.
Manage the financial close process and ensure deadlines are met with accuracy and compliance.
Perform local tax accounting and reporting, ensuring all tax-related requirements are met.
Complete corporate reporting requirements, both ongoing and ad hoc.
Maintain financial compliance with corporate and regulatory standards, including US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
Ensure the accuracy of financial data and support internal and external audits.
Respond to ad hoc requests and report requirements as necessary.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. Professional designation (CPA, CMA) is preferred.
5+ years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred).

Strong understanding of accounting principles and US GAAP
Proven experience leading the financial close process and issuing financial statements
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Up to 5% (Local/Regional)


What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.


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Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

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