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Sherwin-Williams

Finance Analyst, Cost Accounting

Sherwin-Williams
Cleveland, OH $68k - $86k/yr Full time Posted 7h ago
Accounting Analytical Skills Cloud Cost Accounting Cost Variances Data Analysis Data Analytics Data Processing Financial Analysis Financial Planning Hr Technology Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Office 365 Office Suite Office Tools Oracle Cloud Oracle EPM Oracle ERP Productivity Tools Spreadsheets
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Job Description

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Finance Analyst to support the Enterprise Finance Global Cost Accounting Team. This onsite role in Cleveland, OH focuses on cost accounting execution and ongoing support for both Oracle 11i and Oracle Cloud ERP, including standard cost development, monthly cost maintenance, accounting entries, and variance explanations for commercial groups across EMEAI and/or NOAM.

Role Summary

In this position, you will manage annual and ongoing cost accounting activities tied to manufacturing and purchased items, maintain cost scenarios in the relevant systems, and partner on Oracle Cloud cost accounting design and implementation work. You will also contribute to monthly financial close by preparing cost-related journal entries and supporting review of month-end results, including root cause analysis of variances versus Actual or Plan.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop annual standard costs for both material and conversion costs for manufactured and purchased items, including mid-year re-rolls as needed.
  • Maintain STND and SAC cost scenarios.
  • Support the BIOS Cloud Design & Implementation project, including finance participation in SIT, UAT, and cutover activities for the Cost Accounting function.
  • Calculate and book cost-related journal entries supporting monthly close, including purchase price variances, inventory revaluation, manufacturing absorption, batch variances, and related accounting concepts.
  • Review month-end results and assist with explanations and root cause analysis for fluctuations vs. Actual or Plan (for example, standard PPV, batch variance, and absorption analysis).
  • Maintain different aspects of 11i and/or Oracle Cloud, including daily cost errors and holds, product setups, account mappings, and cost changes.
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations such as PPV, revaluation (REVAL), and capitalized variances.
  • Assist with audit requests as assigned.
  • Support the transition onto the Oracle Cloud platform and perform other ad-hoc responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with a focus in Finance or Accounting.
  • 2+ years of finance and/or accounting experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status.
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Technology

  • Oracle 11i ERP
  • Oracle Cloud ERP
  • Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP or Oracle 11i ERP.
  • Experience in standard cost development and monthly variance accounting.
  • Experience working cross-functionally and multi-nationally.
  • Knowledge of standard costing methodology and monthly variance accounting.
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP.

Travel

  • 10%

Compensation: USD 68,302 - 85,665 per year.

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