Address
Form of workAt 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 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.
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.
The Accounting Supervisor position is accountable for the Organization and Supervision of the PSG US and Canada SBS General Accounting area. This includes accurate and timely closing of the Month End Closing process, Bank-card receipt and reconciliation, bank account activity, and field support and analysis to accounting related issues. This position is required to ensure integrity and accuracy of our Financial Accounting Systems, as well as ensuring all Asset/Liability accounts included on the various Ledgers are fairly stated and fully supported through reconcilement procedures. This position compiles quarterly and year end reporting for Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit and External Audit, as well as answers any follow-up related questions. This position is also responsible for providing analysis and research to support management's decisions to improve the overall operations and financial position of PSG.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Financial and Month End Close Management (Canada, Jamaica, and United States)
- Monitor monthly and annual closing between data processing and all other Departments contributing input.
- Provide in-depth financial review and analysis of source data files. Build and maintain Financial models to validate data, make informed decisions and to perform accruals as needed
- Review and Balancing responsibilities (i.e. Daily banking, Account and Control Total validation, etc.)
- Assist Manager with General Accounting monthly and month end close issues as they arise
- Assist Manager with review of accuracy and completeness of processes, reconciliations and financial information: Financial review, reporting and validation
- Manage the timely and accurate answering of FactFinder financial questions and adherence to SLAs
- Create, review and approve Journal Voucher entries (JVs). Review and upload various reclass requests from HQ and Site/Field personnel (including organization and appropriate support of financial information)
- Generation of timely and accurate Financial entries and Reports
Monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations
- Supervise and/or directly perform all monthly reconcilements of Balance Sheet accounts for Paint Stores Group including timely completion and resolution of exceptions or errors
- Supervise the accounting of all bank card activity and reconciliations
- Maintain the integrity and adherence to Company requirements of the Balance Sheet accounts and reconciliations - perform quality assurance and hold meetings 2-3 /year with Management
- Create needed journal voucher entries to reconcile accounts as required by Management
Supervision of employees
- Post and hire position as needed and provide proper onboarding and ongoing training
- Oversee and manage day to day and month end close tasks to ensure timeliness, completeness and accuracy
- Challenge and develop Team members by providing ongoing support, instruction, guidance and coaching as necessary to build skill sets and encourage success
- Provide cross functional training across all facets of the General Accounting functions/tasks
Controls and Operational Accounting
- Assist in the completion of Annual Reporting and Audit requirements (i.e. Tax Package, Audit Schedules, etc.)
- Compliance with Closing Schedules, GAAP and Corporate guidelines.
- Identification and resolution of all significant accounting issues and problem areas uncovered, Provide recommendations as challenges and/or opportunities arise
- Reduction of Journal Vouchers (JVs)
- Lead and assist in the building, running, and training of Systems (included, but not limited to, Journal Vouchers, JV Drill, OneStream Reporting, Balance Sheet reconciliations, FactFinder)
Accounting Automation and Enabling Systems: Lead/Oversee the execution of key initiatives and objectives
- Identify, Collaborate and act on opportunities for improvement (Systems/Tools, Reporting, Processes)
- Assure that the General Ledger System is maintained with respect to Accounts and Cost Centers
- Understand the details of Accounting Systems while understanding the effect of those systems on the financial and operational results of the Paint Stores Group
- Understanding of S-W Store Computer System , operating policies and their relationship to the General Ledger.
- Grouping of Balance Sheet reconciliations and reduction of Journal Vouchers (JVs)
- Involvement in key company initiatives and various system or process implementation
- Maintain Data Services jobs and update as needed. Develop, communicate and assist with the Data Services, Allocations and RPA technologies to automate tasks and drive efficiencies for all of SW
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 3+ years of Accounting or Finance experience
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Preferred:
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in recording and reviewing financial transactions
- Previous experience with Oracle, Oracle Cloud and OneStream
- Transactional Lean Training
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
- Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Clear and concise communication in verbal and written form
- Organizing, planning and prioritizing work
- Detail-oriented, flexible
- Team-oriented
- Ability to work independently
Preferred:
- Adapt easily to technological advancements in a fast-paced environment
- Use experience and knowledge to improve and lean processes
- Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- SW Reporting Tools (OneStream, RCM, FactFinder, etc)
Travel up to 10%
