Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Overview of the Staff Accountant role

You will be responsible for preparing and recording complex journal entries associated with inventory accounting and supporting the accounts receivable process.

Responsibilities

Complete customer invoicing Perform collection activities for aged receivables Prepare monthly inventory journal entries to adjust general ledger balances Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations Propose solutions to address accounting issues. Review and provide guidance related to company policies/procedures. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures. Special projects as assigned

Criteria

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (4-year degree). 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred. Strong technical/systems skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required Strong analytical skills. Project management experience a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strong PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel. Knowledge of large corporate accounting programs. Self-directed, critical thinker able to work independently. Ability to analyze data and produce reports to assist operations and management.

Ability to perform work onsite in the Olive Branch office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic