Senior Accountant, B2B/Gift Cards

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About the Accounting Team

The OB Accounting Team handles an array of tasks including inventory accounting for our retail stores and warehouses, accounts receivable, and sales tender reconciliation. Our team works closely with GL Accounting and Brand/Supply Chain Finance Teams as well as many other groups accross the WSI organization. Our responsibility is to record and reconcile WSI financial transactions while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.

Overview of the Senior Accountant role

This individual will be responsible for accounting related to our AR portfolio for Williams Sonoma as part of the accounting organization in Olive Branch, MS. Major responsibilities will include reconciliation of general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, interfaces, and associated due diligence, research and analysis to determine required journal entries or other necessary actions. Support of various audits, SOX requirements and statutory reporting will be a major part of this role. The Sr. Staff Accountant will report to and work closely with the Senior Manager of Accounts Receivable and is also expected to become an integral business partner with business partners across the company. Strong communication skills, a collaborative style and robust analytical and decision making capabilities will be required in order to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Review customer records and trends in order to recognize potential challenges, identify delinquencies, and consult with customers to resolve issues
• Analysis and research of accounting data across various legal entities and systems
• Preparation of Accounts Receivable account reconciliations, journal entries, support documentation, etc. for activity occurring across brands and entities of Williams Sonoma
• Recognize process improvement opportunities and make recommendations to improve quality, timeliness and accuracy of international transactions and business flows and invoicing and collection procedures
• Participate in business and system projects that impact accounts receivable
• Ability to plan and lead projects through to completion in conjunction with other leaders throughout the accounting organization

Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA a plus
• 3-5 years accounting experience in a complex, global environment
• Strong systems and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Superior knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Access or similar software solutions
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, international requirements, and analysis & reporting of financial data
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports or presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and business partnering capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience and desire to solve challenges via analysis, including suggesting and implementing process improvements to resolve issues or streamline processes

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.

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