Leggett & Platt is Looking For Accounting Administrator – Canada at Oldcastle, ON Full Time

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a(n) Accounting Administrator to work tempoarary from August 2023 through January 2024 within our Automotive team to help support our Specialized products 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(n) Accounting Administrator you will have the opportunity to stay current on internal/external policy and regulatory matters to ensure Accounting and Payroll processes are accurate and compliant. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by addressing obligations to our customers, vendors, and employees. The team you will be working with is collaborative, and values attention to detail.

So, what will you be doing as a(n) Accounting Administrator?

Process daily, weekly, monthly, and annual tasks to meet obligations to our customers, vendors and employees.

Identify discrepancies and lead problem solving steps to correct in an accurate and timely manner.

Comprehensive understanding and maintenance of relevant internal control requirements to ensure compliance.

Reconcile related financial statement accounts in an accurate and timely manner, and in compliance with policy.

on the status of Receivables, Payables and Payroll information as needed.

Actively participate in the financial close process.

Respond to ad hoc requests and requirements as needed.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Post-secondary degree or certificate from an accredited University or College in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.

3+ years of proven experience in an accounting administrator role within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)

Experience working in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of office equipment (copier, scanner, etc.)

Strong problem-solving skills with an attention to detail and process

Excellent time management and organization skills

The ability to effectively prioritize work.

High integrity and ethical standards, and an ability to handle confidential information

Proficiency working in ERP systems.

Things we consider a plus:
Familiarity with Microsoft D365.

Automotive manufacturing environment experience

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all its Canadian affiliates value the diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring to our workplace. We believe the presence in our workforce of individuals with characteristics protected under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, persons from all faiths and national origins and of all colours reward us with greater talent, new ideas and unique perspectives. It is therefore our policy to recruit, hire, promote, transfer, administer benefits and handle all other conditions of employment in a non-discriminatory manner without discrimination regarding any protected status under local human rights legislation. Our Chief Executive Officer has requested that all of our employees make equal opportunity a priority. We are committed to workplace accessibility and accommodation of persons with disabilities. Should you have any need for accommodation at any stage of the hiring or recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to provide appropriate accommodation or address any accessibility-related needs. This information will be handled as confidentially as practical. You are welcome to contact a member of our Corporate Employee Relations staff at 417-358-8131 if you need assistance to apply, wish to discuss an accommodation, or have questions about this notice.