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At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.
The Accountant supporting the Merchandise Accounts Payable function will be responsible for standard day-to-day AP activities like invoice processing, statement reconciliations, and fielding emails from vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments. Additional responsibilities may include ad-hoc reporting, month-end close activities and journal entries for Bath & Body Works Supply Chain supporting over $2B of annual payments.
Responsibilities:
- Invoice processing and vendor statement reconciliation
- Weekly metric reporting to identify aged and mis-matched invoices (GR/IR out of balance)
- Collaborate with external suppliers and internal cross-functional partners to resolve various invoice issues
- Month-end close activities including black-books, journal entries, and C&A review
- Using SAP and Excel to provide reporting to vendors
- Assist with new vendor onboarding and training
- Execute controls to ensure adherence to (1) departmental standards, (2) Sarbanes Oxley requirements and (3) Anti-Corruption policies and regulations.
- Assist with internal/external audit and tax requests.
- Identify areas of opportunity and recommend solutions for achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
- May perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- 1+ year or internship experience in accounting, accounts payable, finance or supply chain.
- Strong PC skills with proficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Previous experience with SAP beneficial, but not required
- High attention to detail coupled with analytical and auditing skills, with strong applicable knowledge of financial/accounting principles and fundamentals
- Self-motivated, self-starting, and curious
- Professional and strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate one-on-one with vendors and external partners
- Continuous improvement / process improvement focus
- Conducts all work in an ethical, honest, professional and confidential manner
- Motivated to take on additional responsibilities
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
Core Competencies:
- Lead with Curiosity & Humility
- Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
- Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
- Observe, Engage & Connect
- Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
- Deliver Business Results
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
