Senior Accountant
Marque: Bath & Body Works
Emplacement: Columbus, OH, US
Domaines d’emploi: Accounting
Type d’emploi: Full-time
Job ID: 04KSZ
Description
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.
The Senior Accountant role will be focused on day-to-day operational and accounting activities within Accounts Payable, with a focus on the vendor setup process. This role requires a foundational understanding of accounting principles including assurance to enterprise and industry compliance standards. This role will also be responsible for supporting ad-hoc projects/requests related to enterprise initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Identify and resolve invoice/payment/vendor setup inquiries and issues including resolving issues with internal and external partners as needed.
- Serve as escalation point, help to resolve complex invoicing and payment issues.
- Review vendor requests for completeness, accuracy, ensure compliance with necessary approvals.
- Track and monitor vendor creations and updates in SAP and Apex vendor portal for domestic and international vendors.
- Execute controls to ensure adherence to (1) departmental standards, (2) Sarbanes Oxley requirements and (3) Anti-Corruption policies and regulations.
- Execute testing work for special projects, technical enhancements and ad-hoc analysis related to accounts payable processes.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Identify areas of opportunity and recommend solutions for achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
- High attention to detail coupled with analytical and auditing skills.
- Problem solving and dealing with new/unique situations on a frequent basis.
- Cross-functional teammate.
- Professional and strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate one-on-one with customers under a variety of conditions.
- Conducts all work in an ethical, honest, professional and confidential manner.
- Ability to complete tasks in a thorough, composed, accurate and timely fashion while handling multiple, opposing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and willingness to tackle additional responsibilities.
- Self-motivated creative problem solver.
- Continuous improvement focus.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Core Competencies
- Lead with Curiosity & Humility
- Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
- Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
- Observe, Engage & Connect
- Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
- Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we’re proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
- Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
- 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount
- No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
- 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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