Williams Sonoma Looking for Manager Accounting, Credit Cards at Olive Branch, Illinois, United States Full Time

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 Accounting Manager role 

You are responsible for Inventory Accounting for  a segment of
WSI business. You will have direct responsibility for all inventory
accounting and work closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, and Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Month end accounting close journal entries and
  month end close processes
• Reconciliation of accounts payable
  and RNI/INR
• Monthly reconciliations of inventory,
  receivable, and liability accounts including supporting documentation
• Monitor physical inventory according to financial standards
  and determine process controls to ensure inventory accuracy
• Ensure proper accounting controls are in p-lace. Liaison with
  internal and external audit
• Participate in system upgrades
  as needed 
• Establish business partnerships with
  Accounting/Finance Teams, as well as outside teams as needed in order
  to gain a thorough understanding of the transaction flows,
  intercompany impacts, accounting and audit requirements for purposes
  of ensuring complete and accurate accounting for complexities of the
  business
• Partner with Finance team to explain monthly
  variances 
• Ensure compliance with all policies and
  procedures
• Special projects as assigned.

Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in
  Accounting or Finance (4-year degree)
• CPA preferred
• 3-5 years accounting experience preferred
• 2 years
  supervisory experience preferred 
• Self-directed, critical
  thinker able to work independently
• Strong communicator and
  ability to work with remote teams and drive effective conversations 

• Strong analytical
  skills. Project management experience a plus
• Ability to
  manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 
• Strong PC
  skills, especially Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of large
  corporate accounting programs 
• Ability to analyze data and
  produce reports to assist operations and management
• Working
  knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 

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.

The expected starting pay range for this
position is $100,000 – $120,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ
across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and
other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive
pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like
benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.   

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