Finance Analyst- Global Accounting COE

Sherwin-Williams

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: FinanceJob Description:The primary responsibility of the Global Accounting CoE is to serve as the global accounting subject matter experts. Members of the CoE obtain an understanding of current company-wide accounting policies, ensure Company processes adhere to those accounting policies, and operationalize accounting with a focus on standardization and efficiency. This position will assist the Global Accounting CoE Managers with various recurring tasks including controls testing, account reconciliation reviews and monthly close processes. Lastly, the position will have exposure to various cross functional teams within the Company including Global Reporting, Accounting Policy, Controllership, Treasury, Shared Business Services (SBS) and Commercial Finance.Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.Responsibilities:CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
  • Obtain support for customer price audit sampling and prepare testing.
  • Prepare monthly Capitalized Software manual entries, reporting and account reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly fixed asset disposal and additions schedules to be provided to Financial Reporting.
  • Perform monthly monitoring to identify abnormal long-lived asset balances. Work with Global Accounting CoE team members to research and identify solutions to assist Controllership.
  • Cross train with the external financial reporting team to assist with quarterly tie out procedures and statutory financial statement preparation.
Special Projects - Assist Global Accounting CoE team with key Company accounting and finance initiatives such as, process documentation updates, automaton projects and other general accounting and intercompany initiatives as necessary.Qualifications:POSITION REQUIREMENTSFORMAL EDUCATION:Required:Bachelor's degree with Major in Accounting or FinancePreferred:Certified Public Accountant, or in process of obtaining licenseKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required:
  • 2+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis
  • Knowledge of US GAAP
  • Microsoft Office experience
Preferred:
  • Familiar with Oracle and/or OneStream
  • Previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-Op experience
  • Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Required:
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Ability to learn new systems
  • Ability to professionally handle confidential information
  • Detail-oriented and well-organized
Enjoys delivering on complex work in a dynamic global operating environmentAbility to coordinate efforts of others and work well with individuals at a wide range of levels as a dependable and reliable business partnerAbility to take initiative, complete assignments and prioritize work to achieve objectives * Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Sense of urgency, with ability to change priorities quickly as needed
  • Strong desire to learn and continuously improve
Preferred:
  • Experience with OneStream
  • Experience with Oracle General Ledger
Travel: 10%About Us:At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your PossibleAt Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

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