Finance Associate- Real Estate Accounting na Paint Stores Group

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 

• Ensure the timely and accurate review, interpretation, and processing of payments and accruals for common area maintenance (CAM), tax, insurance, and utilities as required per the lease for all NOAM properties (US, Canada, Jamaica). 

  • Analyze and verify accuracy of landlord invoices and related expense charges. Verify relevancy by review and interpretation of related lease clause.

  • Process CAM, Tax, Insurance, & Utilities reconciliations and ensure accuracy and timeliness of all payments to landlords. 

  • Communicate directly with internal and external contacts, i.e., division, field personnel, landlords, accounting and other personnel regarding inquiries, discrepancies, or disputes.

  • Advise KL Malaysia Real Estate Accounting team as needed on day-to-day issues and questions. 

  • Approve payments for CAM, Tax, Insurance and Utilities up to and including established threshold. 

  • Monitor and accurately adjust lease related expense accruals.

• Analyze monthly rent variances and make recommendations on corrections.  Answer accounting questions from the field as needed. 

• Proactively communicate with Division Real Estate VP’s on any issues that may negatively affect lease renewals and lessee-lessor relationship.

• Drive continuous process improvement and lean initiatives. 

• Complete ad hoc tasks from Lead or Supervisor as needed.        

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

FORMAL EDUCATION:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required: 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of mathematics and its application

Preferred:

• 1+ year(s) of business experience
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and ability to learn and to apply lease accounting best practices

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to accurately calculate rent payments, historical payment analysis, and accruals
• Clear and concise communication in verbal and written form across all levels of management throughout organization
• Experience with arranging information according to specific rules
• Strong time management skills

Preferred:

• Accruent Software (Lucernex) 
• Oracle Property Manager, Oracle Accounts Payable
• Microsoft 
• OnBase

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

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