Sherwin-Williams, a general leader in the paints and coatings industry, is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Analyst Accounting Senior to join our company.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accounting Analyst to support month-end close activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. This role partners with multiple departments to ensure accurate financial records, support audits, and drive continuous process improvements. 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
1. Perform transactional processes accurately and timely within the particular SBS team into which the incumbent is assigned (Fixed Assets, General accounting, and Account reconciliations, etc.
Review activity in construction in process accounts
Capitalize fixed asset items according to company policy
Setup intangible assets in the Fixed Assets module to facilitate amortization
Prepare standard recurring journal entries
Prepare bank and account reconciliations, ensuring that these are timely and accurate, upload into OneStream Monitor all outstanding items on a daily basis. Sending out letters contacting various sources to resolve any outstanding issues. Thoroughly document any actions taken regarding missing deposits, missing checks, under / over deposits, debit, and credit memos, etc. Create journal vouchers in a timely manner for resolved items for all bank reconciliations. Handle phone calls, questions and correspondences with store managers, banks, and division management.




Answer basic day-to-day questions from Analysts and Jr. Analysts about the tasks above
Help teach these tasks to new members of the team
Research more complex issues related to the tasks above
2. Month End Close.
Provide support for month end close - working to a 2-day close and providing support to the GL Accountants and Finance Managers.
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.
Research transactions stuck within various balance sheet clearing accounts, including intercompany accounts, and work to resolve
Bring policy exceptions encountered to the attention of management
Research and answer inquiries from external parties (. vendor/supplier inquiring about the timing of payments)
Assist internal parties as required (. gather support required by internal auditors)
Prepare various reports as assigned.
4. Pursue process improvement through involvement with projects.
Participate in transactional lean training and continue to use and refine those skills
Personally suggest and perform small scale process improvement projects
Assist with and/or lead larger scale process improvement projects as assigned
5.



Perform other tasks as assigned.
Pitch in to help with short term special projects and requests
Help coordinate the team to accomplish short term special projects and requests
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
6. Pursue an attitude of customer service to help maintain positive working relationships with local operating divisions.
Reply to all inquiries in a pleasant and courteous manner
Serve as initial point of escalation for issues related to both internal and external customers
Assist in coaching Analysts and Jr. Analysts in customer service techniques
Assist management with resolving regional center customer service issues
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Accounting experience 5 years
Must have a good understanding of accounting principles.
Very good experience with Microsoft Office
Very good knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle R12 / Cloud, SAP,
Preferred:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in General Accounting
Intermediate English (Must be able to Speak, Write and Read)
Preferred:
Knowledge of S-W systems – OneStream, Oracle, Oracle Cloud, OnBase, Access, etc.
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.
TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
Aptitude with various financial software
Excellent communications skills
Excellent analytical skills
Preferred:
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Leadership skills

📌 FINANCE- Analyst Accounting Senior (Ciudad de México)
🏢 The Sherwin-Williams
📍 Ciudad de México