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Finance Intern- Cost Accounting

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Cleveland, OH

Employer:  Sherwin-Williams
Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Part Time

Description

The Sherwin-Williams Finance internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in Cost Accounting. Must be available to work 16-28 hours per week during normal business hours.

The internship features a singular accounting experience in the Accounting Center of Excellence, where you'll learn how we establish strategy, procedures and policy around accounting processes. You will gain meaningful exposure to the processes and technology that drive financial results for the business, all while developing the skills necessary for a successful finance or accounting career.

This internship program is scheduled to have a start date of January 6, 2025.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for assisting the Global Supply Chain Division Accounting department with its product costing functions. The individual will have an opportunity to learn about the various cost components that make up the finished goods Sherwin-Williams takes to market. Specific areas of focus will include raw material and conversion costs for the company's Paint Stores Group (PSG), Consumer Brands Group (CBG), and/or Performance Coatings Group (PCG) businesses in North America.

Essential duties include:
  • Daily development of new product costs that are being taken to market
  • Complete product cost quotes for Sales & Marketing to seek new business or manufacturing alternatives
  • Adhere to specified timelines for cost development
  • Assist group with the annual standard cost development process
  • Create and/or maintain costing procedure documentation
  • Streamline costing processes where applicable
  • Help to assess and explain production variances or costing errors
  • Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks
  • Monitor and process cost hold items



Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master Degree with an Accounting or Finance focus.
  • Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, including overtime as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to work in a co-op position no less than 12 months
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship
  • Have prior school or work experience in finance, accounting, or business
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc)
  • Good interpersonal skills; Works well in a team environment;
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid arrangement and have good communication skills
  • Organized and ability to multitask and meet deadlines


About us

Here, we believe there's not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there's a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We'll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!

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/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. 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.
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