Sr. Sales Accounting & Commissions Analyst

The Senior Finance Analyst, Sales Accounting & Commissions is a key member of the General Accounting team with responsibility for sales accounting, accounts receivable reconciliations, commission accounting and administration, financial reporting, and internal controls supporting the Order-to-Cash process. This position owns complex balance sheet reconciliations, supports month-end close activities, administers sales commission processes, and serves as a subject matter expert for sales-related accounting activities.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at our Global Headquarters in Cleveland, OH. 

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 RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 

1. Month-End Close Activities

   1. Prepare and upload journal entries supporting the monthly financial close.

   2. Review accounts receivable balances and related activity to ensure accurate financial reporting.

   3. Coordinate with IT and business partners to resolve system and transaction processing issues.

   4. Support assigned accounting functions, including deferred revenue, lockbox activity, and commission accruals.

   5. Provide analysis and support for management requests and close-related activities.

       

2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

   1. Complete and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.

   2. Research, analyze, and resolve reconciling items, aged balances, and material variances.

   3. Prepare reconciliations for AR, Lockbox, Suspense, commission accruals, and other assigned accounts.

   4. Maintain reconciliation documentation and ensure compliance with internal control requirements.

       

3. Commissions

   1. Calculate, validate, and issue sales commission payments for third party agencies.

   2. Review sales performance data and investigate commission variances, discrepancies, and adjustments.

   3. Prepare, distribute, and communicate commission statements to sales representatives and leadership.

   4. Respond to commission-related inquiries and resolve payment exceptions.

   5. Maintain commission-related documentation, controls, and audit support materials.

       

4. Financial Reporting and Issue Resolution

   1. Monitor sales reporting and financial interfaces to ensure accurate transaction processing.

   2. Investigate reporting exceptions and system issues and coordinate resolution with IT and business partners.

   3. Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, analyses, and recommendations.

   4. Identify trends and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.

       

5. Respond to requests from Audit/Tax relating to customer incentives

    

6. Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies by enhancing accrual accuracy, minimizing manual accounting adjustments, supporting system implementations and integrations, and collaborating on Finance Transformation initiatives.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years Accounting or Finance experience 
• MS Office with proficiency in Excel
• Must be 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

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance  
• MBA or CPA
• Experience with fixed assets management, including asset categorization, amortization and reconciliation processes
• Experience with rebate management software
• Experience with Oracle Cloud, OneStream, AOM, Business Objects, OnBase, NADB

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
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

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.

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