Accounts Payable Associate

Williams-Sonoma • Olive Branch, MS

75d

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Associate position is located in Olive Branch, MS. This position is responsible for processing and tracking expenses, running daily invoice processing, reconciliations, and process improvement for a segment of the global supply chain. You'll be excited about this opportunity because you will record, process, and reconcile operating expense invoices, review payments to ensure proper support documentation, reconcile vendor accounts on a timely basis, and assist in the preparation of general ledger accruals for transactions not yet processed. You will work with the DC Finance team to ensure that closing duties are performed in a timely manner, interface with vendors to address payment issues, and work with internal customers to review payment documentation in accordance with company policy. Additionally, you will mitigate invoicing discrepancies, assist in the improvement of the DC Finance accounts payable processes, propose solutions to correct accounts payable problems/issues, and review and provide guidance related to company policies/procedures. Special projects to address DC Finance Initiatives may also be part of your responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 2-4 years Accounts Payable experience
• Strong PC skills (Excel/Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports to assist operations
• Ability to handle high volume workload in a deadline-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Oracle A/P experience

Responsibilities

• Record, process, and reconcile operating expense invoices
• Review payments to ensure proper support documentation
• Reconcile vendor accounts on a timely basis
• Assist in the preparation of general ledger accruals for transactions not yet processed
• Work with DC Finance team to ensure that closing duties are performed in a timely manner
• Interface with vendors to address payment issues
• Work with internal customers to review payment documentation in accordance with company policy
• Mitigate invoicing discrepancies
• Assist in the improvement of the DC Finance accounts payable processes
• Propose solutions to correct accounts payable problems/issues
• Review and provide guidance related to company policies/procedures
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Special projects to address DC Finance Initiatives

Benefits

• Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products
• 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Time Off to Volunteer
• Matching Gifts Community Service Program
• Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED