Senior Accountant

Williams-Sonoma•Claremont, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
At least 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, including responsibility for month end close, journal entries, variance analysis, account reconciliations, and operational reporting
Experience with accounts payable processes, invoice workflows, vendor issue resolution, and cross-functional process oversight
Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and functions such as SUMIFS and lookups
Ability to analyze financial and operational data, research variances, prepare commentary, and make sound recommendations
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes and work collaboratively to resolve issues
Strong sense of urgency and a high bias for action while making sound recommendations based upon analysis, experience, and judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to handle multiple concurrent demands, meet deadlines, and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work independently, exercise professional judgment, and provide guidance to others involved in accounting and accounts payable processes

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with Oracle, Microsoft D365, or similar ERP system preferred

Responsibilities

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 documentation
Research and explain financial variances, including actual results compared to forecast, budget, and prior year
Prepare month end financial commentary for management review, including explanations of key business drivers and operational impacts
Maintain schedules for recurring expenses, vendor commitments, accruals, prepaid expenses, and key accounting estimates
Monitor open purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and accruals to identify mismatches, aging items, and required accounting adjustments
Provide accounting analysis and recommendations to support accurate financial reporting and month end results
Provide oversight of the no purchase order invoice process, including review of workflow status, coding accuracy, approval timing, and payment follow-up
Provide guidance and direction to the accounts payable associate responsible for day-to-day invoice coding, tracking, and follow-up
Review recurring vendor coding and invoice activity to ensure consistency across departments and accounting periods
Partner with Purchasing and business leaders to transition recurring purchases to purchase orders where appropriate
Work with Shared Services Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to resolve escalated invoice discrepancies, coding issues, approval delays, payment holds, and vendor payment questions
Monitor open AP items and recurring process issues, identify root causes, and recommend improvements to strengthen invoice workflow and reduce delays
Produce weekly reports on incoming demand, shipments, labor, purchases, transportation, and other operational topics for plant leadership and executive management
Analyze operational and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting for operations, plant leadership, and finance teams
Support management with clear, accurate, and timely reporting to assist with business decisions
Support inventory accounting, including review of inventory account activity, adjustment trends, and related journal entries
Review and approve inventory adjustment journals for cycle counts, obsolete inventory, damages, and other manual adjustments
Research inventory discrepancies and partner with Operations, Receiving, and Purchasing to ensure inventory activity is accurately recorded
Review inventory-related schedules and supporting documentation to ensure adjustments are appropriate, complete, and properly supported
Support special projects as assigned, including process improvements, reporting enhancements, system changes, cost analysis, and operational finance initiatives