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Leggett & Platt, Incorporated Staff Tax Accountant in Carthage, Missouri
Staff Tax Accountant
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Date:Aug 24, 2024
Location: Carthage, MO, US
Company: Leggett & Platt
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Staff Tax Accountant within our Corporate Tax department to help support our corporate business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Staff Tax Accountant, you will have the opportunity to be involved and exposed to a comprehensive range of tax compliance and tax planning projects. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by helping the business avoid potential penalties for non-filing, as well as identify tax cost savings opportunities. The team you will be working with is collaborative, communicative, and knowledgeable, and values the opportunity to improve and build on tax knowledge and skills that this position offers .
So, what will you be doing as a Staff Tax Accountant?
Support International, U.S. federal and state tax compliance
Research and analysis of foreign, U.S., and state tax laws
Tax audit support
Involvement in the Company’s tax compliance – tax returns, tax payments, and other tax reporting obligations
Assist in finding solutions to complicated tax issues
Assistance with tax planning and structuring
Assistance with accounting for income taxes and associated SEC reporting
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field from an accredited college or university
Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical mindset
Strong written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to learn and adapt to change, multi-task, and thrive in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills with focus on quality, detail, and accuracy
Strong project and time management skills
Things we consider a plus:
CPA certification (completed or in process)
Advanced Degree (MBA, Master of Accountancy, Master of Taxation)
One or two years of experience in tax or accounting
College GPA of 3.5 or above
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 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.
Our Commitment to You
We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!
We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.
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