Financial Analyst

WELCOME TO SHERWIN WILLIAMS

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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 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.

This General Accounting Analyst role is responsible for the day-to-day reconciliation of various Balance Sheet accounts and financial review. This role is tasked to review, analyze, research, reconcile, troubleshoot, and communicate any issues related to the assigned reconciliations and financial review in a timely, clear, concise and accurate manner. This role is involved with monthly and month end processes to ensure a timely and accurate month end and year end close. Ad-hoc reporting, audit requests, and project support are additional tasks that this role may be asked to assist with.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. Responsible for the analysis and review Site financial and Lease information.
2. Leverage improvements from Site Audit findings to meet our Controls and Compliance requirements.
3. Management of Expense Payables to ensure that appropriate accruals are recorded timely and accurately, including Financial Shared Services (FSS) assistance with Accounts Payable management.
4. Participate in the month-end and year-end financial close, including balance sheet review and reconciliations.
5. Execute the continuous improvement of processes and reporting through Transactional lean initiatives as well as the preparation of Ad-hoc reporting as needed by management, team members, or field personnel.
6. Accountable for the reconciliation and completion of the balancing of transmitted financial information.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

1. FORMAL EDUCATION:

1. Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution

1. Preferred:

• MBA or other certification

1. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

1. Required:

• Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Entry level to 2 years relevant experience in financial and accounting analysis

1. Preferred:

• Knowledge of S-W systems - OneStream, Oracle, Oracle Cloud, OnBase, Access, etc.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices

1. TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Required:

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pick up new tools and technologies, adapt quickly and multi-task
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong system and process orientation with demonstrated analytical thinking, organizational skills and problem solving skills

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

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 adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.