Senior Accountant, Merchandise A/P

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

The Senior Accountant supporting the merchandise accounts payable (AP) function is responsible for day-to-day AP activities including invoice processing, statement reconciliations, metric reporting, and fielding emails from vendors to ensure accurate and timely payments.

• Invoice processing and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Weekly metric reporting to identify aged and mis-matched invoices (GR/IR out of balance).
• Month-end close activities such as AP black books.
• Collaborate with external suppliers and internal partners.
• Assist with new vendor onboarding and training.
• Execute controls to ensure adherence to (1) departmental standards, (2) Sarbanes Oxley requirements and (3) Anti-Corruption policies and regulations.
• Assist with internal/external audit and tax requests.
• Identify areas of opportunity and recommend solutions for improvement.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail coupled with analytical and auditing skills.
• Solid understanding and application of financial and accounting principles and fundamentals.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Conducts all work in an ethical, professional, and confidential manner.
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver.
• Continuous improvement / process improvement focus.
• 3 years’ experience in accounting, accounts payable, finance, or related field.
• Previous experience with SAP.
• Strong PC skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 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

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 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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