Accounting Manager

4 days ago


Claremont, United States Williams-Sonoma Inc. Full time
About Williams-Sonoma - Claremont, NC

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams - Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.

Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain Overview

In 2024, Williams-Sonoma was recognized as a Great Place to Work ® and Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity, honors which reflect that we are truly a people-first organization. Our operation includes:

  • Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
  • 14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:
    • Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.
  • Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
    • Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
  • 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey
The Accounting Manager position is located in Claremont, NC.

You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will....

Financial Planning and Reporting
  • Manage the month end close process, including preparing related journal entries, analyzing variances, and producing month end reports.
  • Complete the monthly forecast to adjust for changes in volume, raw materials, labor, and other operating expenses.
  • Prepare the annual budget, which includes working with the operations for year over year improvements.
  • Publish weekly and monthly reporting on order receipts, shipments and labor for operations and leadership teams.
  • Partner with shared services accounts payable team to manage 3-way match discrepancies and aged payables.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis for operations and corporate finance teams.
  • Propose improvements to month end procedures and day-to-day job responsibilities of the accounting department.
Inventory Accounting
  • Produce and audit monthly inventory valuation reports and reconcile any discrepancies between the ledger and subledger.
  • Monitor and report results and compliance to the cycle count program.
  • Lead efforts to identify, report, manage and dispose of excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Receiving, Logistics and Operations departments to ensure accurate recording of inventory and related expenses.
  • Monitor aging in inventory transfer locations and WIP.
  • Oversee posting of inventory movement journals.
Sarbanes Oxley
  • Plan and manage Company’s SOX compliance program.
  • Create and maintain SOX ready documentation, including flow charts and control descriptions.
  • Coordinate with the control owners to identity and document control changes.
  • Coordinate with internal auditors for controls testing and process walkthroughs.
  • Review and evaluate reported control deficiencies, root causes, and planned corrective actions in conjunction with business process owners.
  • Recommend continuous improvements related to the Company’s key controls.
  • Lead a small team of non-exempt associates, providing training and mentorship.
  • Special projects as assigned.

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
  • At least 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting role, including responsibility for month end close, forecasts and budgets, inventory management, and SOX compliance.
  • At least 3 years of experience managing teams.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, including pivot tables and functions such as sumifs, lookups.
  • Knowledge of MS PowerPoint with experience creating and edited presentations.
  • Prior experience with Oracle, MS D365, or similar ERP system and Essbase.
  • Ability to analyze data and produce metric reporting to assist operations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others as appropriate.
  • Strong sense of urgency and a high bias for action while making sound recommendations based upon a combination of analysis, experience, and judgments.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role…. 
  • Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and climb stairs/ladder; Sits for a long period of time.
  • Able to use computer for an extended period of time.
  • Repetitive movement with hand and fingers to operate a computer, phone, and keyboard.

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, holidays, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer & Matching Gifts Community Service Program.
  • 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 offerings, please visit MyWSIBenefits.com.
 

EOE

About Williams-Sonoma Inc.:

Since it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma. Pottery Barn and West Elm. Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.


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