About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MS

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
• Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
• 700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and Turkey

This position is responsible for processing and tracking expenses, running daily invoice processing, reconciliations, and process improvement for a segment of the global supply chain

The Accounts Payable Associate position is located in Olive Branch, MS.

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

• Record, process, and reconcile operating expense invoices
• Review payments to ensure proper support documentation
• Reconcile vendor accounts on a timely basis and assist in the preparation of general ledger accruals for transactions not yet processed
• Work with DC Finance team to ensure that closing duties are performed in a timely manner
• Interface with vendors to address payment issues and work with internal customers to review payment documentation in accordance with company policy
• Mitigate invoicing discrepancies
• Assist in the improvement of the DC Finance accounts payable processes
• Propose solutions to correct accounts payable problems/issues
• Review and provide guidance related to company policies/procedures. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures
• Special projects to address DC Finance Initiatives

Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….

• High School Diploma or Equivalent 
• At least  2-4 years Accounts Payable experience
• Strong PC skills (Excel/Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports to assist operations
• Ability to handle high volume workload in a deadline-oriented environment

We prefer some of these qualities as well…. 

• Oracle A/P experience 

Review these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role…. 

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

​​​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, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)
• 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

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