Senior Cost Accountant

About the role

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation.

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!

Job Summary

The Senior Cost Accountant position has primary responsibility for executing the month and year end closing process, detailed account analysis, analysis of financial results, research and resolution of issues and to understand and adhere to accounting policy and procedure. This function requires well developed skills in accounting, business analysis, and process improvement.

What You'll Do (Essential Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead the completion of monthly and quarterly accounting activities within cost accounting
• Prepares costing and analysis of new products and works closely with project teams to provide metrics utilized in product development decisions
• Leads costing request initiatives including the audit of costs, bill of materials, and routes
• Supports the annual review of the inventory standard costs and prepares the annual review of the labor and overhead rates in coordination with operations finance
• Analyzes month end results and inventory-related general ledger account reconciliations and provides detailed analysis results to management and business partners
• Assist management in making informed decisions by reviewing, analyzing, and explaining financial reports
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial packages for analysis and review
• Monitors adherence to corporate policy and processes. Assists operating plants with resolving accounting issues
• Assists in the development and monitoring of company-wide accounting policies and procedures related to inventory and standard costing
• Take a lead role in coordinating with the necessary internal departments to complete accounting objectives and other company goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA or CMA license or candidate preferred.
• 3 years related experience and/or training.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• ERP systems experience required; Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 preferred.
• Experience with Power BI preferred

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