Finance Analyst, Cost Accounting

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

15h • $68,302 - $85,665 • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Analyst, Cost Accounting is a member of Sherwin-Williams’ Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team, which is responsible for costing-related functions across regions and ERP platforms. The position primarily supports Oracle 11i ERP and Oracle Cloud ERP for PCG commercial groups in the EMEAI and/or NOAM region. It supports standard cost development and maintenance, monthly accounting and close activities, financial results reviews, variance explanations, ERP maintenance, and strategic projects, including future Oracle Cloud ERP implementations. The role works regularly with SW business units to develop and explain standard costs and monthly financial results, supporting transparency and profitability. It is not hybrid or remote and reports to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Travel is 10%. The posting states that a criminal-history review is necessary because the role involves access to confidential financial information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 2 years of finance and/or accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or Oracle 11i ERP.
• Experience in standard cost development and monthly variance accounting.
• Experience working cross-functionally and multinationally.
• Knowledge or experience in standard costing methodology and monthly variance accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual standard material and conversion costs for manufactured and purchased items, including mid-year re-rolls as required.
• Maintain STND and SAC Cost Scenarios.
• Contribute to the BIOS Cloud Design & Implementation project, including finance participation in SIT, UAT, and cutover activities related to Cost Accounting.
• Calculate and book cost-related journal entries for monthly financial close, including purchase price variances, inventory revaluation, manufacturing absorption, and batch variances.
• Review month-end results and assist with explanations and root-cause analysis of fluctuations versus actual or plan, including standard PPV, batch variance, and absorption analysis.
• Maintain aspects of Oracle 11i and/or Oracle Cloud, including daily cost errors and holds, product setups, account mappings, and cost changes.
• Complete balance-sheet reconciliations, including PPV, REVAL, and capitalized variances.
• Assist with audit requests as assigned.
• Support transitions to the Oracle Cloud platform and complete other ad hoc responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• The posting references a range of benefits, including retirement, health care, total well-being, and daily commute benefits; specific eligibility and offerings are available through the company benefits site.
• The company describes rewards, benefits, and flexibility intended to support health and well-being.
• The company describes opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow one's contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level