Senior Accountant

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma products

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain is seeking a Senior Accountant in Claremont, NC to own month end close, drive operational reporting, and oversee accounts payable processes. You will partner with Operations, Purchasing, Shared Services AP, and Receiving to ensure accurate financial results and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes variance analysis, journal entries, inventory accounting review, and ad hoc analysis to support business decisions. Strong Excel and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience including month end close, journal entries, variance analysis, reconciliations, and operational reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable processes, invoice workflows, vendor issue resolution, and cross-functional oversight.
• Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and advanced functions.
• Prior experience with Oracle, Microsoft D365, or similar ERP system preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data, research variances, prepare commentary, and make sound recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving, urgency, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and guide others in accounting and AP processes.

Responsibilities

• Own month end close responsibilities including journal entries, variance analysis, and close documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, coding accuracy, approvals, and payment follow-up.
• Produce weekly operational and financial reports for plant leadership and executive management.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and commentary to support business decisions.
• Support inventory accounting including activity review, adjustments, and related journals.
• Review inventory adjustments and coordinate with Operations/Receiving/Purchasing to ensure accuracy.
• Support special projects such as process improvements, reporting enhancements, and system changes.

Skills

Month end close

Variance analysis

Journal entries

Operational reporting

Accounts payable

Excel pivot tables

Profiniential with ERP

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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.

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 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

Accounts Payable Oversight

• 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

Reporting

• 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

Special Projects

• Support special projects as assigned, including process improvements, reporting enhancements, system changes, cost analysis, and operational finance initiatives

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

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

Our company benefits are second to none in the industry….

• 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, and Holidays (in some locations)
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet Insurance
• For more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com
• To learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX (Login credentials may be required)