Finance Accountant

Finance Accountant - Sherwin-Williams Careers

Responsibilities not listed.

• Bachelor’s degree or professional accountancy qualification with at least 3 years’ experience in GL accounting or audit
• Strong background in external audit and multinational financial reporting environments
• Extensive experience in accounting departments; solid knowledge of Local GAAP and preferably US GAAP
• Familiarity with taxation and statutory reporting requirements
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); able to participate in meetings and communicate financial topics clearly in English and Spanish
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and other Windows/web-based applications
• High attention to detail, strong accuracy, ability to work under pressure, and adaptable to changing environments
• Well-organized, problem-solver, assertive, able to work across all organizational levels and meet deadlines and performance goals

• Complete 3-day close activities, including accruals, payroll journals, inventory provisions, FA depreciation, and credit card accruals
• Review OneStream reports (P&L, BS, TB), ensure posting accuracy, respond to queries, and perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare/post payments and collections in the ERP (ABAS), perform bank reconciliations, and follow up on overdue invoices
• Post direct and indirect invoices and manage collection activities within the ERP
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, withholding tax, income tax, and other required local tax filings; fulfill national statistics and compliance obligations
• Handle intercompany cross-charges, confirmations, and reconciliations in line with internal policies
• Support business finance partners, assist in finance/global transformation projects, and respond to ad-hoc corporate and audit requests
• Process cost accounting entries, support US GAAP/statutory reconciliations, and ensure accurate mapping between statutory and US GAAP accounts

Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world.