Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
About the Team
You will be part of the General Accounting team based out of our headquarters in San Francisco, California. This team is responsible for ensuring the consolidated financial statements of Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. are complete and accurate, including managing the global monthly accounting close.
Job DescriptionAs a Staff Accountant you will support the General Ledger team with month‑end close activities and other tasks.
Overview of the RoleWe are looking for a Staff Accountant to support the General Ledger team with month‑end close activities and other tasks.
Responsibilities- Prepare and post journal entries in Oracle and maintain and run allocations in accordance with established deadlines.
- Prepare schedules and supporting calculations for prepaids, paper, and postage purchases and usage; review and validate invoices for paper purchases; and communicate with and support Technology and Marketing teams regarding related questions.
- Maintain the inventory of standard journal entries and perform controls to ensure all required entries are accurately and timely posted.
- Assist the manager with month‑end close communications and completion of assigned close tasks.
- Validate transactions interfaced into the general ledger and analyze accounts to ensure transactions are accurately coded.
- Complete month‑end close validations on a timely basis and proactively follow up with business partners on outstanding items.
- Perform cash application activities in Oracle Accounts Receivable for franchise customers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for users requiring assistance with journal entry uploads in Oracle, reversals, approval workflows, report generation, and other ad‑hoc requests.
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
- Support the General Ledger and Accounts Receivable teams with additional assigned tasks and special projects.
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- You have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a corporate accounting environment; global, publicly‑traded company preferred.
- You have demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- You are a self‑starter, highly reliable and have a strong work ethic.
- You have solid professional judgment and know when to elevate issues.
- You adapt to changes quickly, able to utilize new technologies to improve general accounting processes.
- You can work well under pressure and produce high‑quality work within tight deadlines.
- You are professional in your communications (both written and verbal).
- Proficient in Excel: creating pivot tables, advanced formulas and functions such as VLOOKUPS.
- Previous experience with Oracle Cloud ERP is a plus.
- Ability to work onsite in the San Francisco office Monday – Thursday and work remotely on Fridays.
We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high‑performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.
Benefits Just For You- A generous discount on all Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. brands.
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities.
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer.
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same‑sex domestic partner benefits.
- Tax‑free commuter benefits.
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health.
- In‑person and online learning opportunities through WSI University.
- Cross‑brand and cross‑function career opportunities.
- Resources for self‑development.
- Advisor (Mentor) program.
- Career development workshops and learning programs.
- Speaker series.
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H‑1B or other employment‑based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams‑Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal…
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