Sr. Finance Analyst, Global Accounting CoE

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 the Company’s processes adhere to those accounting policies and operationalize accounting with a focus on standardization and efficiency. Accounting areas covered by the Accounting CoE are revenue, accounts receivable, cash, inventory, accounts payable, long-lived assets and intercompany. This position will gain a broad exposure to Company processes related to revenue, accounts receivable and rebates. The position requires the ability to manage multiple on-going initiatives, several of which may be project based and across different stakeholders. There will be exposure to various cross functional teams including Global Reporting, Accounting Policy, Controllership, Sherwin Business Services (SBS) and Commercial Finance. This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. 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 Major in Accounting or Finance
3+ years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis
Knowledge of US GAAP
Microsoft Office experience
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Strong Excel skills
Ability to learn new systems
Ability to professionally handle confidential information
Detail-oriented and well-organized
Ability to think critically and suggest solutions
Ability to work independently to research issues and recommend and implement solutions
Enjoys delivering on complex work in a dynamic global operating environment
Ability to coordinate efforts of others and work well with individuals at a wide range of levels as a dependable and reliable business partner
Ability 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

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or candidate in the process of sitting for CPA exam
Public accounting experience, particularly Big 4
Experience with OneStream
Experience with Oracle General Ledger

Responsibilities

Build a strong working knowledge of the Company’s revenue, accounts receivable and rebate processes and related US GAAP guidance (ASC 606 and 326).
Support the preparation and maintenance of process documentation and flowcharts for revenue, account receivable and rebate process streams.
Assist with documenting procedures, assumptions, and standardization efforts to help ensure consistent and accurate accounting across the organization.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Global Reporting, Accounting Policy, Controllership, SBS, and Commercial Finance.
Perform various recurring tasks including, but not limited to the following:
Customer price audit sampling and testing
Documentation of key accounting considerations within company contracts, such as those with customers
Facilitate the creation, distribution and aggregation of results from certain accounting questionnaires
Assist with reviewing accounts receivable and rebate account reconciliations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Assist with process documentation efforts across various functions by developing and maintaining flowcharts, standard procedures, and accounting assumptions.
Ensure global consistency and update related global accounting policies.
Be willing to assist with special projects and initiatives within the Accounting CoE which may or may not be related to revenue, accounts receivable and rebates with a focus on being a business partner to others across the organization.