Job Description

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OVERVIEW

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical-minded AR Accountant to join the Singapore Finance & Accounting team. The position reports to the Assistant Finance Manager.

This role is focused on Franchise Billing and Accounts Receivable, which entails daily validation, analysis and reconciliation of billing data, prompt follow up and monitoring of franchisees\' open invoices for payment collection per contractual terms and monthly close processes. The role requires strong ability to handle large volume of transaction data with advanced Excel and ERP skills gained through prior experiences in US or multinational companies and will strive in a multi-team collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily billing data validation activity and generation of system invoicing and account statements.
• Follow up on billing discrepancies, research, reconcile and close out open items. Manage billing inquiries from franchisees including follow up of issues with stakeholders.
• Proactive follow up with franchisees of all open invoices for payment to ensure compliance with payment terms, promptly resolve &/or escalate to management of delinquent receivables.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and perform month-end close activities.
• Prepare AR reports and assist in revenue and AR flux analysis.
• Participate in continuous process improvement and collaborate with stakeholders to drive billing efficiency.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and tax & other ad-hoc assignments & projects as and when required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES

• Diploma in accounting or higher qualification.
• Minimum 4 years AR/Billing or related experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience in enterprise accounting systems. NetSuite and Oracle experience a strong plus.
• Detail-oriented, able to proactively identify and problem solve issues, organized and work under limited supervision.
• Concise and professional communication.
• Team- and performance-oriented player.

About Us:

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of home furnishings in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, United Kingdom and the rest of the world with franchise partnerships. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. Our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities remains as our core values.

Today, we are a USD 5 billion company, with 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.

The Singapore regional office was set up in 2008 and we currently have 140 associates over functions such as corporate social responsibility, customs & compliance, finance, human resource, information technology, inventory planning, logistics, sourcing and quality assurance.

The South East Asia team is an inclusive employer where we recruit and provide employees with fair opportunities on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

Williams-Sonoma