Accounting Manager

Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!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 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 Manager position is responsible for the Organization and Management of all aspects of sales and accounts receivable accounting for North America. This includes developing, managing and maintaining the integrity of systems, controls, policies and procedures surrounding sales and accounts receivable accounting. The position will be playing a key role in any future systems conversions and implementations, ensuring that all aspects/controls are in place.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKSManage the activities of employees in Sales Accounting and Accounts Receivable / Customer Accounting that are responsible for:• Submitting and monitoring of payments for rebates and prebates for customer programs for CBG and PCG.• Monitoring and balance sheet reconciliations for rebates, customer commissions and prebates for PSG, CBG, and PCG out of CPR and Channel Revenue. Over 1.7B in total assets/liabilities.• Balancing of AR systems in North America including CPR, AOM sales, Oracle Cloud, R12 and 11i.• Balance sheet reconciliations for customer complaints, customer refunds, AR system accounts and other AR and customer related accounts.• Month end close processes including monthly journal entries.• Manage accruals for bad debt, revenue recognition, customer claims and last day cash.Monthly Balance Sheet account reconciliations review• Manage and/or directly perform monthly reconcilements of Balance Sheet accounts for timely completion and resolution of exceptions or errors. Ensure adherence to Company standards.• 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.Employee Training and Development• Post and hire positions 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 department functions/tasks.Controls and Operational Accounting• Ensure proper controls are in place for all sales and AR related systems. Coordinate with Internal/External audit and Global Policy team to design, implement and document additional controls as needed.• Participate in the selection, design and testing of new rebate / commission system. Ensure proper controls are in place and documented.• Identification and resolution of all significant accounting issues and problem areas uncovered. Provide recommendations and implement solutions as challenges and/or opportunities arise.• Ensure SLAs goals are met or exceed by regularly monitoring KPIs.Accounting Automation and Process Improvements• Identify, collaborate, design, and implement process improvements.• Utilize automation tools such as Data Services, Oracle Allocations and RPA to automate tasks and drive efficiencies.POSITION REQUIREMENTSFORMAL EDUCATION:Required:• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceKNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:Required:• 5+ years of Accounting or Finance experience• Experience utilizing process improvement and automation tools to implement process improvements• Proficient in monitoring and implementing internal controls• Proficient in month end close process and monitoring of close process, including journal entries and accruals• Proficient in Balance Sheet reconciliation completion and review• Balance Sheet and P&L review and analysisPreferred:• Supervisory experience• Experience with sales accounting, AR accounting and commission / rebate systems and processes• Previous experience with Oracle, Oracle Cloud, OneStream• Transactional Lean TrainingTECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Required:• Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.• Ability to communicate effectively across various levels internally, including executive level with key stakeholders, as well as externally with third party vendors and external resources.• Acute business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.• Ability to develop process mapping and standard operating procedures.• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment.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)• Sales and AR accounting systems (Oracle AR, CPR, Channel Revenue)Travel 10%