Finance Associate Trainee
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Sherwin-Williams Company scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Accounts Receivable Associate is a fulltime opportunity within the Enterprise Financial Services (EFS) team of Group Finance. The position is responsible collection and billing activities for Accounts Receivable (AR) on behalf of Paint Stores Group (PSG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), and Consumer Brands Group (CBG). The successful candidate will have direct contact with our customers; build relationships with the sales organization; and collaborate with finance colleagues of The Sherwin-Williams Company.
This position is not hybrid/remote and will report to the Higbee Building 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
CUSTOMER COLLECTION ACTIVITY
Direct customer contact of delinquent accounts in assigned area of responsibility to optimize cash flow and profitability.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the sales organization and customers to enhance collection efforts and maintain business continuity.
Develop and execute action plans to proactively resolve delinquent accounts.
Evaluate collection customer activity results and recommend escalation to improve performance.
Process required information on Customer and/or Third-Party websites to facilitate payment.
Work with customers and the appropriate SW management to resolve customer discrepancies or disputes.
Assist in identifying EDI, pricing, tracking, and process issues resulting in delayed payments.
Initiate contact with stores, branches, customers, and customer service teams on issues impacting business opportunities.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
- Assist in the identification and strategic solutioning of process bottlenecks.
- Collaborate and partner with key leaders and internal stakeholders in realizing scaling opportunities through process efficiencies and automation.
- Maintain a knowledge and understanding of KPI metrics to improve levels of service and AR performance.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE
- Maintain consistent adherence to the credit policies and procedures.
- Maintain customer and business records in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Verify the AR balances are properly stated for the area of responsibility according to existing policies.
- Timely respond to internal and external AR audit inquiries as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience in finance, accounting, or sales activities.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
- Experience with Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to, Excel and Word.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Sherwin-Williams’ store, facility, or branch experience.
- Operational analysis and business communications experience.
- Customer service experience.
- Experience in Accounts Receivable.
Travel: 10%