If you have strong verbal - writing - reading proficiency in English, this is your oportunity to grow and develop in an international company.
Location: Mexico City - Polanco
En Sherwin-Williams, nuestro propósito es inspirar y mejorar el mundo coloreando y protegiendo lo que importa. Nuestras pinturas, recubrimientos y soluciones innovadoras hacen que los lugares y espacios de nuestro mundo sean más brillantes y fuertes. Tus habilidades, talento y pasión hacen posible vivir este propósito y que los clientes y nuestro negocio logren grandes resultados. Sherwin-Williams es un lugar que toma su estabilidad, crecimiento e impulso y los traduce en posibilidades para nuestra gente. Nuestros colaboradores son quienes están detrás de la fuerza de nuestro éxito, y por eso invertimos y te apoyamos en:
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1. Perform transactional processes accurately and timely within the particular SBS EMEA team into which the incumbent is assigned (Fixed Assets, General accounting, and Account reconciliations, etc.
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Review activity in construction in process accounts
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Capitalize fixed asset items according to company policy
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Setup intangible assets in the Fixed Assets module to facilitate amortization
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Prepare standard recurring journal entries
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Prepare bank and account reconciliations, ensuring that these are timely and accurate, upload into OneStream
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Monitor all outstanding items on a daily basis.
- Sending out letters contacting various sources to resolve any outstanding issues.
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Thoroughly document any actions taken regarding missing deposits, missing checks, under / over deposits, debit, and credit memos, etc.
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Create journal vouchers in a timely manner for resolved items for all bank reconciliations.
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Handle phone calls, questions and correspondences with store managers, banks, and division management.
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Answer basic day-to-day questions from Analysts and Jr. Analysts about the tasks above
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Help teach these tasks to new members of the team
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Research more complex issues related to the tasks above
2. Month End Close.
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Provide support for month end close - working to a 2-day close and providing support to the GL Accountants and Finance Managers.
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Liaising with key personnel to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the month end close.
3. Perform financial analysis within the particular SBS team into which the incumbent is assigned.
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Research transactions stuck within various balance sheet clearing accounts, including intercompany accounts, and work to resolve
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Bring policy exceptions encountered to the attention of management
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Research and answer inquiries from external parties (e.g. vendor/supplier inquiring about the timing of payments)
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Assist internal parties as required (e.g. gather support required by internal auditors)
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Prepare various reports as assigned.
4. Pursue process improvement through involvement with projects.
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Participate in transactional lean training and continue to use and refine those skills
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Personally suggest and perform small scale process improvement projects
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Assist with and/or lead larger scale process improvement projects as assigned
5. Perform other tasks as assigned.
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Pitch in to help with short term special projects and requests
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Help coordinate the team to accomplish short term special projects and requests
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Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
6. Pursue an attitude of customer service to help maintain positive working relationships with local operating divisions.
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Reply to all inquiries in a pleasant and courteous manner
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Serve as initial point of escalation for issues related to both internal and external customers
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Assist in coaching Analysts and Jr. Analysts in customer service techniques
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Assist management with resolving regional center customer service issues
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
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2 years of experience in relevant finance activities such as: Fixed Assets, General Accounting and Accounts Reconciliations.
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Must have a good understanding of accounting principles.
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Very good experience with Microsoft Office
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Very good knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle R12 / Cloud, SAP, etc.)
Preferred:
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4-6 years of experience in relevant finance activities such as: Fixed Assets, General Accounting and Accounts Reconciliations.
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Advanced English (Must be able to Speak, Write and Read)
Preferred:
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Knowledge of S-W systems – OneStream, Oracle, Oracle Cloud, OnBase, Access, etc.
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Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
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Aptitude with various financial software
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Excellent communications skills
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Excellent analytical skills
Preferred:
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Excellent problem-solving abilities.
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Leadership skills
