Finance Analyst- Global Accounting COE
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Managers with various recurring tasks including controls testing account reconciliation reviews and monthly close processes. 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.
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.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Obtain support for customer price audit sampling and prepare testing.
- Prepare monthly Capitalized Software manual entries reporting and account reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly fixed asset disposal and additions schedules to be provided to Financial Reporting.
- Perform monthly monitoring to identify abnormal long-lived asset balances. Work with Global Accounting CoE team members to research and identify solutions to assist Controllership.
- Cross train with the external financial reporting team to assist with quarterly tie out procedures and statutory financial statement preparation.
Special Projects Assist Global Accounting CoE team with key Company accounting and finance initiatives such as process documentation updates automaton projects and other general accounting and intercompany initiatives as necessary.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Bachelors degree with Major in Accounting or Finance
Preferred:
Certified Public Accountant or in process of obtaining license
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
- Previous Sherwin-Williams Internship or Co-Op experience
- Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Strong Excel skills
- Ability to learn new systems
- Ability to professionally handleconfidential 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%
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- Data Entry
- Compliance
- Accounting & Finance
- Oracle database
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Communication
- External Audit
- MySQL
- MS SQL
- Microsoft offices
- Financial statement
- ACCA
About Company
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 purp ... View more
