Senior Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable

The Senior Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable position is responsible for aiding internal personnel, external vendors, and cross-division customers to support their use of on-line systems. Correspondence may be directly related to payment status information and timely problem resolution for invoices associated with indirect purchases in our US, Canadian, and Jamaican operations. Senior Financial Analysts are expected to develop a strong business relationship with the vendors and internal customers to minimize unexpected issues or delays due to non-payment. This role will provide expertise to improve departmental operations through observing trends present in departmental reporting. Additionally, this position will provide support to Sherwin Business Services (SBS) Accounts Payable team members and to divisional accounting with report analysis and accurate financial reporting.

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

• Responsible for providing assistance to our internal, cross-division customers to support their use of on-line systems and to our external vendors.

• Communicate with vendors on payment status and provide timely problem resolution for invoices associated with purchases in our US, Canadian, and Jamaican operations.

• Develop positive business relationships with vendors and internal customers using a proactive approach to minimize unexpected issues or delays due to non-payment.

• Analyze and correct invoice records for accurate financial impact and payment.

• Provide prompt and effective communication with suppliers regarding invoice payment status. Resolve issues as needed to avoid payment delays.

• Assist with organizational changes and departmental initiatives:

  • Contribute to SBS projects through divisional support and change management.

  • Support ongoing and future acquisitions or integrations; assist with accounting and internal control considerations for AP systems.

• Provide expertise to improve departmental operations through observing trends present in departmental reporting.

• Provide support to SBS Accounts payable team members and to divisional accounting with report analysis and accurate financial reporting.

• Perform fluctuation analysis and analyze trends of manufacturing AP accounts.

• Prepare monthly accruals and balance sheet account reconciliations, and work with management to resolve variances in a timely manner.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 3+ years of accounting, finance, or accounts payable experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Strong analytical skills
• Candidates with prior experience and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Access, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform consistently, multi-tasking as necessary, and demonstrating good communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Must have an aptitude for understanding technical advancements and implementing new systems and enhancements
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and a variety of individuals such as vendors, buyers, and other SW personnel, using strong written and verbal communications

Travel: 10%