Finance Analyst- Accounting COE

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 Mapping Supervisor with all global legacy system (R12, Navision, ProJ, etc.) mappings to the Oracle Cloud General Ledger. This individual will also assist the global review of suspense balances. 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. 

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS                              

• Assist with reviewing, understanding and clearing domestic and international suspense accounts. 
• Assist with the maintenance of mappings between domestic and international subsystems and Oracle Cloud General Ledger.
• Assist with intercompany workbench transaction processing and various ledger reclasses related to mapping changes.
• Assist with addressing mapping requests as tickets are submitted. This includes researching details, processing tickets for approval and logging changes. 
• Prepare RCM reconciliations related to suspense balances, including applicable supporting documentation.
• Special Projects – Assist with key Company accounting and finance initiatives such as Business Integrated Operating Systems project (BIOS) mappings related to Oracle Cloud subledger implementations, automaton projects and other general accounting and intercompany initiatives as necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with Major in Accounting or Finance

KNOWLEDGE & 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

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 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 

Preferred:

• Experience with OneStream
• Experience with Oracle General Ledger 

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.

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