Job Description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Internal Auditor within our Internal Audit team to help support our 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 an Internal Auditor you will have the opportunity to assist in the timely execution of the annual audit plan. The team you will be working with is open-minded, and values customer satisfaction and problem-solving . This is an entry-level position that reports directly to our Internal Audit Manager at our Corporate office in Carthage, MO.

So, what will you be doing as an Internal Auditor?

• Perform financial, operational and integrated audits and internal control reviews
• Review the suitability of internal control design
• Conduct audit testing and identify reportable issues
• Determine compliance with policies and procedures
• Assist with audits of SOX 404 key control testing across the enterprise
• Draft and communicate audit findings to management

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

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• Strong written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Strong critical thinker with analytical mindset
• Excellent organizational skills with focus on quality, detail, and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to change quickly, multi-task, and thrive in a team environment
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, and integrity
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%

Things we consider a plus:

• Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, CPA)
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master of Accountancy)
• Foreign languages (Spanish, German, Chinese)
• Previous internal audit or manufacturing experience

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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