Senior Technical Accounting Analyst

Sherwin-Williams • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The External Reporting team which includes the technical accounting function is responsible for providing clear, complete, accurate, and consistent financial information to meet the requirements of both internal and external stakeholders. The Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting position will support this mission by leveraging a strong technical accounting background and ability to collaborate with various teams across the broader organization. The Senior Analyst, Technical Accounting will be responsible for assisting with understanding transactions and how they apply to the accounting standards under US GAAP, applying new accounting pronouncements to the Company and assisting in other external reporting related responsibilities such as the preparation of the annual proxy filing with the SEC. These responsibilities play an important role in ensuring complete, accurate and timely accounting records and external financial reporting. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or candidate in the process of sitting for CPA exam.
• 3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience, particularly Big 4.
• SEC reporting experience.
• Familiar with Oracle and/or OneStream.
• Experience with OneStream.
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Assist with technical accounting responsibilities including but not limited to: Participate by listening, asking questions and taking notes in meetings with others in the business to understand the nature and timing of transactions, events, etc. for applicable context on which to provide technical accounting guidance.
• Assist with the evaluation and research of accounting matters and how they relate to US GAAP and interpretative guidance.
• Prepare accounting memos using clear and concise writing to satisfy external and internal audit as well as senior finance leadership.
• Assist with determining accounting conclusions for unique transactions by researching applicable accounting guidance, communicating findings with management and preparing documentation.
• Assist with adoption of new accounting standards.
• Be proactive to follow FASB, SEC and other accounting standard setting bodies on draft and new areas of focus and update finance leadership timely on their implications to the Company.
• Analyze accounting standard updates that are issued and determine their impact on the Company.
• Research upcoming accounting standard update drafts and communicate the potential impact they will have on the Company.
• Support the process to implement accounting pronouncements as they become effective.
• Work with the Accounting Center of Excellence to assist with the ongoing accounting related to specific accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 326, etc.) including but not limited to: Help develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting requirements.
• Assist the Accounting Center of Excellence with research and technical matters as they arise.
• Assist with quarterly control certifications as necessary.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests as they come through.
• Support the External Reporting department with preparation of the Company's annual and quarterly external financial communications (including the press release and Form 10-Q / 10-K / Annual Proxy filings).
• Support the legal and SEC reporting teams as a business partner in the preparation of the annual proxy statement including preparation of the document in Workiva and tying out to supporting records.
• Assist with drafting of new disclosures in response to new accounting standard updates that are issued.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, footnotes and other disclosures as needed in Workiva and tying out to supporting records.
• Contribute to team success through participation in special projects as needed. Examples include: Utilize consolidation tool and other applications to perform ad-hoc analyses, Assist with implementation of new systems, Assist with audit requests, Identify, implement and document process improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree