Senior Staff Accountant

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About the Sales Audit Team

The Sales Audit team is responsible for reconciling sales and cash deposits for all domestic and foreign retail entities. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Sales Audit within the accounting organization in Olive Branch, MS.

Overview of the Senior Staff Accountant role

You will be primarily responsible for obtaining sales information from the stores and reconciling cash and credit card activity to cash deposits. Daily interaction with stores is required to identify, document, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. This role will require close coordination with the internal IT department and loss prevention. Strong communication skills, a collaborative style, and robust analytical and technical capabilities will be required in order to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for all internal and external business partners for point of sale reconciliation related issues or needs
• Obtain sales information from the stores on a daily basis. Perform on-line reconciliation of the store sales to the cash deposits
• Communicate with store associates regarding customer service issues and inquiries
• Identify and resolve exceptions with retail sales and store deposits and record missing transactions as needed
• Complete daily Global Retail cash deposit validation
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations as assigned
• Propose solutions to correct monthly reconciliation issues
• Provide audit support for Sales Audit processes

Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (4 year degree).
• Minimum 3 years accounting experience required.
• Experience with ReconNet preferred.
• Strong technical/systems skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Strong analytical skills. Project management experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Self-directed, critical thinker able to work independently.
• Knowledge of large corporate accounting programs.
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports to assist operations and management.

We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities

• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer

• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.