Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant will provide accounting expertise for Williams Sonoma's manufacturing division, including ownership of month end close activities, operational reporting, inventory accounting review, accounts payable process oversight, labor reconciliations, variance analysis, commentary, and ad hoc analysis to support the business. This role will partner closely with Operations, Purchasing, Shared Services Accounts Payable, and Receiving to ensure financial results are accurate, timely, and well-supported.The Senior Accountant position is located in Claremont, NC.You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will...Accounting Own key month end close responsibilities, including preparation of all journal entries, review of account activity, research of variances, preparation of supporting schedules, and completion of close documentationResearch and explain financial variances, including actual results compared to forecast, budget, and prior yearPrepare month end financial commentary for management review, including explanations of key business drivers and operational impactsMaintain schedules for recurring expenses, vendor commitments, accruals, prepaid expenses, and key accounting estimatesMonitor open purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and accruals to identify mismatches, aging items, and required accounting adjustmentsProvide accounting analysis and recommendations to support accurate financial reporting and month end resultsAccounts Payable Oversight Provide oversight of the no purchase order invoice process, including review of workflow status, coding accuracy, approval timing, and payment follow-upProvide guidance and direction to the accounts payable associate responsible for day-to-day invoice coding, tracking, and follow-upReview recurring vendor coding and invoice activity to ensure consistency across departments and accounting periodsPartner with Purchasing and business leaders to transition recurring purchases to purchase orders where appropriateWork with Shared Services Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to resolve escalated invoice discrepancies, coding issues, approval delays, payment holds, and vendor payment questionsMonitor open AP items and recurring process issues, identify root causes, and recommend improvements to strengthen invoice workflow and reduce delaysReporting Produce weekly reports on incoming demand, shipments, labor, purchases, transportation, and other operational topics for plant leadership and executive managementAnalyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunitiesPrepare ad hoc analysis and reporting for operations, plant leadership, and finance teamsSupport management with clear, accurate, and timely reporting to assist with business decisionsInventory Support inventory accounting, including review of inventory account activity, adjustment trends, and related journal entriesReview and approve inventory adjustment journals for cycle counts, obsolete inventory, damages, and other manual adjustmentsResearch inventory discrepancies and partner with Operations, Receiving, and Purchasing to ensure inventory activity is accurately recordedReview inventory-related schedules and supporting documentation to ensure adjustments are appropriate, complete, and properly supportedSpecial Projects Support special projects as assigned, including process improvements, reporting enhancements, system changes, cost analysis, and operational finance initiativesCheck out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldAt least 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, including responsibility for month end close, journal entries, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and operational reportingExperience with accounts payable processes, invoice workflows, vendor issue resolution, and cross-functional process oversightProficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and functions such as SUMIFS and lookupsPrior experience with Oracle, Microsoft D365, or similar ERP system preferredAbility to analyze financial and operational data, research variances, prepare commentary, and make sound recommendationsStrong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and work collaboratively to resolve issuesStrong sense of urgency and a high bias for action while making sound recommendations based upon analysis, experience, and judgmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracyAbility to handle multiple concurrent demands, meet deadlines, and appropriately prioritize responsibilitiesAbility to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and provide guidance to others involved in accounting and accounts payable processesOur company benefits are second to none in the industry….Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: (Login credentials may be required)EOEAt this time, we are not accepting referrals from third party recruiting agencies for this position.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.