Staff Accountant - Global Inventory

This individual will be responsible for the international entities of Williams Sonoma as part of the accounting organization in Olive Branch, MS. Major responsibilities will include reconciliation of general ledger accounts, sub-ledgers, interfaces, and associated due diligence, research, and analysis to determine required journal entries or other necessary actions. Support of various audits, SOX requirements, and statutory reporting will be a major part of this role. The International Staff Accountant will report to and work closely with the Manager of International Accounting and is also expected to become an integral business partner with the global teams across the company. Strong communication skills, a collaborative style, and robust analytical and technical capabilities will be required in order to be successful.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analysis and research of accounting data across various legal entities and systems
• Preparation of account reconciliations, journal entries, support documentation, etc. for global activity occurring across brands and entities of Williams Sonoma
• Establish business partnerships with global teams in San Francisco, as well as associates in international locations in order to gain a thorough understanding of the international transaction flows, intercompany impacts, local accounting, and audit requirements for purposes of ensuring complete and accurate accounting for complexities of the international business
• Manage month/quarter/year-end activity for an international activity to ensure all is accomplished on a timely basis to meet required deadlines internally and externally
• Recognize process improvement opportunities and make recommendations to improve quality, timeliness, and accuracy of international transactions and business flows
• Participate in business and system projects that impact international accounting
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance
• 1-3 years accounting experience in a complex, global environment
• Strong systems and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Superior knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, international requirements, and analysis & reporting of financial data
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports or presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong teamwork and business partnering capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience and desire to solve challenges via analysis, including suggesting and implementing process improvements to resolve issues or streamline processes