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About the Role

As a Senior Accountant in our SEC Reporting department, you are an integral member of the SEC Reporting team. You have a strong attention to detail all while thriving in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment. You have a strong understanding of GAAP and are comfortable with managing multiple projects and priorities. This is a highly visible role with exposure to the CFO, CAO and Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

Compile financial information and prepare SEC filings (10-Qs, 10-Ks, 8-Ks and 11-Ks) including financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures as well as earnings releases and conference call scripts
Planning and coordination of the filing of our SEC documents in Wdesk (our SEC filing software)
Work with your manager and the SEC reporting team to prepare new disclosures, assess impact of new accounting guidance and changes in guidance, and document in memos for both internal and external use
Be a key resource to our auditors and support the management of quarterly reviews and the Company’s annual integrated audits.
Prepare journal entries, variance analyses, and account reconciliations in support of the period-end close process. These accounting areas include stock-based compensation, special compensation, earnings per share, stock repurchases and other equity accounting.
Prepare budgets and forecasts for centrally planned general ledger accounts, including liaising with Compensation and Benefits department to budget and forecast for various compensation programs.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures in accordance with our SOX requirements. Liaise with SOX 404 Compliance to coordinate SOX quarterly certifications for the Company’s business owners. Review business SOX responses and continuously improve upon control environment.
Complete special projects including review/analysis of peer group’s SEC comment letters and public filings/disclosures for benchmarking purposes. Additionally, assist with review of contracts and other documents for accounting implications.
Lead coordination with Sustainability team, Legal and SOX 404 Compliance to prepare for new climate-related disclosures. This includes working on our Impact Report as well as other GHG emission reporting compliance.
Coordinate with various departments including Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, Treasury, Property Accounting, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Risk Management, Tax, SOX 404 Compliance, Sustainability, and Legal on a regular basis.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
Strong organization and planning skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
Strong quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze and question data for reasonableness, proper accounting and consistency
Ability to communicate both verbally and through written mediums in a clear and concise manner with other Finance counterparts of all levels in resolving or providing answers for related accounting issues/questions
Ability to research technical accounting issues and present conclusions on such findings
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
2-3 years’ experience, including experience in public accounting; consumer product and SEC filing experience preferred
Extended hours during month-end close and/or peak filing times may be required

Skills

GAAP
SEC filings
Form 10-K
Form 10-Q
Form 8-K
Form 11-K
Investor Relations
Journal entries
Reconciliations
Stock-based compensation
Technical research
Auditing
SOX requirements
Wdesk

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA required (or completion of all exams required within 2 years of start date)

Salary/Compensations

$110,000-$135,000

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI 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, learning programs, and speaker series

About the 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 Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. 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.

Equal Opportunity

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.