Manager, Accounting - United States

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

Internal applicants MUST apply to the internal job posting through the Mattress Firm Workday system. To view the list of current internal Job Postings, type "Jobs Hub" into the Workday search bar and click on the link. If you are unable to view the job posting, don't hesitate to get in touch with your Talent Acquisition representative. 

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Job Details:

The (REMOTE) Manager, Accounting position is responsible for managing the Company's Fixed Assets and General Accounting Close Processes with the support of the Director Accounting over this group. 

 
Essential Responsibilities 

• Ensures all accounting transactions are properly booked and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Company policies. 

• Ensures that accounting books are closed in a timely and accurate manner each month, quarter and year. 

• Manages and maintains the fixed assets subledger including ensuring accuracy of the data within the fixed asset subledger, and the preparation and review of all journal entries as applicable. 

• Prepares and reviews monthly account reconciliations and investigates reconciling items. 

• Prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly and/or annual capital expenditure reports. 

• Participates in the financials statement audit process by preparing lead schedules. 

• Responds to internal and external data requests such as the tax and forecasting teams and internal and external auditors. 

• Documents current accounting policies, procedures and controls ensuring compliance. 

• Streamlines department functions to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. Assesses current practices and procedures to make recommendations for improvement. 

• Performs ad hoc analysis and projects as requested. 

• Completes other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or senior management. 

• Completes all required training modules and certifications prior to the due date. 

• Ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed to ensure a safe work environment for all. 

• Communicates professionally with all internal and external contacts. 

• Follow all Company policies and execute Company standards on appearance and functionality as well as appropriate brand representation. 

• Communicates any concerns or issues to leadership to ensure proper efficiency of department and Company operations. 

• Execute team member performance improvement plans, progressively discipline and terminations when appropriate per Company policy. 

Non-Essential Responsibilities 

• Executes Company initiatives and other activities requested by supervisor. 

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. 

• Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 

• Contributes ideas on ways to optimize or improve the team, the department, and the Company. 

Education 

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance  

Professional Experience 

• 5+ years of Progressive Accounting experience primarily Fixed Assets  

• 3+ years of Capital Expenditures preferred 

• 3+ years of Multi-location retail experience preferred 

Skills List 

• Upholds Mattress Firms core values: Service, Passion, Integrity. 

• Communication: Skilled in exchanging information through verbal, written or non-verbal cues. 

• Analytical: Ability to collect, gather, visualize and analyze information in details. 

• Interpersonal: Ability to act upon insights and perceptions independent of rational thought. 

• Critical Thinking: Capable of identifying all aspects of a problem and understanding why a problem exists to develop a workable solution. 

• Communication: Skillful in collaborating with others to identify problems, provide advice and develop agreeable solutions. 

• Management and Leadership: Effectively guide team-members to achieve or complete goals and tasks. 

• Management and Leadership: Skillful in creating a strategic vision and motivating others to achieve excellence in performance. 

• Communication: Effectively manages and resolves conflict in a positive way. 

• Team Building: Implement team spirit, encourage team collaboration, identify hidden strengths of individual and team, encourage all team members to express suggestions and ideas and to find own creative solutions for upcoming problems. 

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization. 

Competencies 

• Communication – Listening: Ability to accurately receive and interpret messages. Practices attentive, active listening with co-workers with patience and can accurately restate opinions of others. 

• Interpersonal Skills - Build Trust: Ability to build a common identity with others that aligns with Company goals and fosters mutual respect. Demonstrates integrity by living the company values in their relationships. Shows respect for other's contributions and gives honest feedback that is positive and constructive. Seeks to understand before being understood. 

• Lead Change - Aligns Vision and Strategy: Acts to align with Company strategy, direction and vision. 

• Integrity: Demonstrates fairness, trustworthiness, and truthfulness. 

• Lead People - Conflict Management: Encourages differences of opinion and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages disagreements in a constructive manner. 

• Leadership Core Competencies - Lead People: Fosters collaboration and builds relationships while respecting different points of view. Identifies and contributes to the development and retention of the talent needed to meet current and future organization goals. Inspires and motivates others through personal passion, common goals, encouragement and celebration. Takes ownership and manages work and team performance, prioritizing efforts, setting clear expectations and providing needed follow up and communication to ensure results. 

• Passion: Lives with a spirit of optimism and enthusiasm and focuses on learning and striving to improve themselves and others. 

• Technical Proficiency - Personal Development: Quickly identifies when there is a need to change personal or interpersonal behavior, as well as leadership style. Is self-aware and knows how others respond to his/her influence and performance. Is sensitive to personal demands and requirements and is willing to adjust accordingly. 

• Interpersonal Skills – Collaboration: Seeks others' help in constructively resolving problems and holds themselves and others responsible for outcomes. Supports the right to agree and disagree while engaging others positively throughout the process. Encourages and contributes constructive feedback. 

• Financial Management: Understands the Company's financial processes and reporting. Monitors department budget and expenditures with an entrepreneurial approach to cost-benefit thinking to set priorities and achieve desired results. 

• Lead Change - External Awareness: Understands the external landscape and stays up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the business function, as well as identifying ways to capitalize on new opportunities. 

• Time Utilization: Uses time effectively while concentrating on more important priorities. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with change in the work environment. Efficiently manages shifting priorities to drive the best outcome for the business while supporting the team. 

• Results Driven - Takes Measured Risks: Willing to make difficult decisions while understanding when to gain consensus. Ability to calculate risk factors in measuring potential obstacles and assess possible outcomes. Consistently seeks information to support informed decision making. 

Knowledge 

• Microsoft Office Products with advanced Excel skills: Medium 

• Thorough understanding of U.S.GAAP: Medium 

• Sage FAS module: High  

Licenses and Certifications 

• License Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred 

 
California Residents  

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, where applicable.  

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Benefits Included:

• Excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and development programs 

• 401(k) with employer matching 

• Mental health and life resources  

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision plans  

• Get paid on-demand

•  Base pay or uncapped commission

• Employee discounts on Mattress Firm sleep products and accessories

Compensation:

Competitive salary range of $95,000 - $105,000 * depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.  We require proof of eligibility to work in the United States. 

EOE/Vet/Disability

Now don't fall asleep out there. The sooner that we receive your application, the sooner you are to the career of your dreams Ready to apply? Mattress Firm is accepting applications until: 02/20/2026.

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Diverse Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.

Mattress Firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Mattress Firm is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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