Inventory Accounting Analyst - Military veterans preferred

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for inventory accounting across multiple Global Supply Chain manufacturing and distribution sites. Utilizing investigative skills, the Inventory Analyst will identify, research, and remedy accounting variances. The Analyst puts emphasis on book to perpetual review and plays a key role during annual physical inventory. In this role, the Inventory Analyst will develop a familiarity with inventory and operational accounting and strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills. The Analyst drives continuous improvement by providing innovative feedback and employs transactional lean tools to make inventory processes increasingly more efficient.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

Core functions of the position include, but may not be limited to, the following;

General Ledger to Perpetual Reconciliation

• Reconcile perpetual inventory balances to the general ledger
• Identify root cause of variances and book correcting entries as needed

Annual Physical Inventory

• Support the annual physical inventory process for Best of Breed (BoB) plants and distribution centers
• Work with sites to prepare for physical inventory and clear pre-inventory checklists
• Travel to sites during the count and assist with running reports, reviewing variances, etc.

Physical Inventory Exemption (PIE) Program

• Review monthly cycle count results of sites on the PIE program
• Monitor metrics such as count accuracy and completion percentage and provide updates to sites regarding their progress towards maintaining exemption
• Travel to sites on the program annually and conduct audit procedures to ensure site adherence to policy

Month End Close

• Calculate and book entries in support of monthly financial close
• Review and provide reporting on monthly results

Ad-hoc Analysis and Projects:

• Perform ad-hoc analysis as requested by either Inventory Management or Business Unit level Management.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred:

• Accounting or Finance Major

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Minimum 1+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Preferred:

• Prior experience within an inventory accounting type of position.
• Prior operations (MFG/DSC) experience.
• Prior audit experience.
• Working knowledge of Operational Order Mgtm Systems, Accounts Payable and/or Billing systems
• Working knowledge of TAG POS, AOM, Oracle, Microstrategy, and Business Objects

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Effectively manage through various operating systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of management
• Ability to recognize trends, patterns, and investigate financial irregularities

Preferred:

• Successful completion or involvement in a large scale financial project (i.e…member of an integration, an acquisition or new operating system)

Travel: 10%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
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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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? 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.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.