SBS-GA Accountant

Sherwin-Williams , founded in 1866, is a global leader in paints and coatings industry with $18 billion in sales and 140 manufacturing - distribution centers worldwide. We employ over 60,000 people across all regions embracing and celebrating our diversity. Our people are behind the strength of our success. When you embark on a  career  at  Sherwin -Williams, we invest and support you in  life  +  career  +  connection.

Sherwin Business Services – General Accounts (SBS-GA) is responsible for gathering, processing and verifying financial data, reconciling and ensuring the accuracy of financial information, and providing information for required stakeholders

This position will serve a key role in SBS-GA team across the EMEAI region and responsible for transaction processing such as General Ledger monthly close, balance sheet reconciliations and policy compliance. The successful applicant will be flexible and tenacious, self-motivated with excellent communication skills. Accuracy and attention to detail is paramount. 

Completion of month end close - working to a 2-day close and providing support to the business and finance network  Preparing and uploading journals, generating reports and any other support required by the EMEAI Finance team Ensure an understanding of what makes up the balances to ensure postings are correct Responding to queries from the business and finance network Review of the OneStream reports (P&L/BS/Trend TB) to ensure the accuracy and reasonableness of postings Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the balance sheet reconciliations, working to agreed deadlines Working with the finance network and the business to resolve any mispostings Maintenance and continuous improvement of balance sheet reconciliations Prepare intercompany cross charges in accordance with SW policy Support Internal audits and actioning any audit recommendations as appropriate Working with external auditors as required, attending to audit queries and information requests Supporting the External Reporting and Enterprise Reporting & Control teams to ensure that audit requests (via the online portal) are completed on time and in full Support in-country specific activities as required Supporting other GA team members including supporting training where needed Attending to ad hoc requests from Corporate and other Finance contacts  Supporting various projects within the EMEAI region Meet targets and KPI and ensure service model delivery is in line with the SLA Working with different time zones and different holiday schedules Minimum two-year experience in bookkeeping Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel Command of English – conversational Knowledge of Navision and PC Biznes as an additional advantage 2 years Credit Control or Accounting background 2 years Customer Services background Fluency in English and Polish

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