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Accounting Assistant

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated • Kouts, IN • 19h ago

Date:Jun 2, 2026

Location: Kouts, IN, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We make life more comfortable.

Leggett & Platt's overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt's inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. AsThe Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

Leggett & Platt's inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries.

Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt:https://leggett.com/history

Bedding

The world leader in bedding technology.

Leggett & Platt has been the driving force in bedding components technology since inventing the bedspring in 1885. Now, we own more mattress industry patents than anyone in the world.

Springs, foam, adjustable beds, machinery - our Bedding businesses design, produce, and supply innovative sleep solutions that help you rest comfortably.

Learn more about Bedding Components:L&P Bedding Group (https://beddingcomponents.com/)

The Accounting Assistant is a key member of the finance team, responsible for supporting daily accounting operations with a focus on payroll processing, journal entries, updating financial reports, general ledger reconciliation, and assisting with physical inventory counts. This position requires attention to detail, proficiency with accounting software, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

So, what will you be doing as an Accounting Assistant?

Payroll Processing: Prepare, review, and process payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state regulations. Includes collecting and verifying timesheets, attendance records, and other payroll documentation. Will calculate wages, overtime, deductions, and incentive pay.

Journal Entries: Record and post journal entries in the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

General Ledger Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

Physical Inventories: Assist in organizing and conducting physical inventory counts, reconciling inventory records with actual counts, and reporting variances.

Serves as the backup for processing purchase orders, freight charges, and rod receiving.

Answering and directing phone calls and other communications to the appropriate personnel.

Greeting visitors and providing them with general information or directing them as needed.

Filing, organizing, and maintaining physical and digital records, documents, and correspondence.

Performing other clerical tasks to support day-to-day office functions.

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

Associate's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

1+ years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles.

Familiarity with payroll processing and accounting principles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (such as QuickBooks or SAP).

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

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.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an 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.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We'd love the opportunity to consider you.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the "Privacy Notice" tab located athttp://privacy.leggett.com

Nearest Major Market:GaryNearest Secondary Market:Chicago Job Segment: Hydraulics, Engineering

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