Senior Finance Analyst- Accounting

The Senior Finance Analyst- Accounting role supports SBS Sales Accounting with a primary focus on Accounts Receivable for the Enterprise. The role is responsible for closing AR subsystems, reconciling the subledger, financial analysis, internal margins reviews, and special projects as needed. The role works closely with the Sales Accounting Supervisor, Cash Applications, International Controllership and other cross-functional accounting teams.

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.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

 Month-End Close Process

• Lead and execute the monthly close of the Oracle 11i AR system
• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation between subledger and general ledger
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, including: 
• Internal margin pass entries
• AR suspense and clearing entries
• Other sales accounting entries as needed
• Support financial close timelines and partner with accounting teams to resolve discrepancies

 

Financial Systems & Transformation Initiatives

• Actively participate in financial system upgrades and transformation projects
• Support NOAM Oracle AR Cloud implementation, including: 
• Testing, validation, and user acceptance activities
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline tasks and increase efficiency

 

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, including: 
  • AR suspense accounts     
  • AR subledgers
  • Customer complaints 
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances in a timely manner
• Timely preparation with proper supporting documentation according to company policy

 

Audit & Compliance Support

• Participate in internal and external audits
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation for audit requests

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, auditing and/or financial analysis
• Experience with accounting and consolidation systems
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., OneStream)
• 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 eighteen (18) years of age

 

Preferred:

• Proven experience with account reconciliations and journal entries

 

Travel: 10%

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
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At 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 http://www.myswbenefits.com/. 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 adjus