Senior Manufacturing Accountant – Month-End & Inventory

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Claremont (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health benefits

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to own month-end close, provide operational reporting, and oversee accounts payable for the manufacturing division.

You will partner with Operations, Purchasing, Shared Services, and Receiving to ensure accurate, timely, well‑supported financial results. The role is located in Claremont, NC and requires strong accounting skills and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role including month end close, journal entries, variance analysis, and operational reporting.
• Proficient in Excel with pivot tables; ERP systems such as Oracle or D365 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.

Skills

Accounting

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft D365

Excel

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to own month-end close, provide operational reporting, and oversee accounts payable for the manufacturing division.

You will partner with Operations, Purchasing, Shared Services, and Receiving to ensure accurate, timely, well‑supported financial results. The role is located in Claremont, NC and requires strong accounting skills and ERP experience.