Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

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, research and analysis to determine required journal entries or other necessary actions. The 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 to be successful.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Preparation of assigned account reconciliations, journal entries, support documentation, etc.
• Create invoices and billing statements for customers
• Monitor and collect accounts receivable, including contacting customers about unpaid invoices
• Handle customer inquiries
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance
• 1-3 years accounting experience in complex, global environment
• Strong systems and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Superior knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
• 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