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WELCOME TO SHERWIN WILLIAMS

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 to 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 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.

The Finance Associate position is responsible for implementing successful collection activity to obtain optimum cash flow and profitability. The day-to-day tasks in this role include reducing outside collection and bad debt expense through the effective collections collection activity, initiate contact with customers, and follow up as needed to obtain commitments for payment or unfulfilled customer payments. This role will maintain open communication with customer and field personnel to promote future business opportunities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

a. Initiate contact with stores, branches and customers, and follow up as needed to obtain commitments for payment or unfulfilled customer payments

b. Maintain open communication with customer and field personnel to promote future business opportunities.

c. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the sales organization and customers to enhance collection activity

a. Provide management accurate and timely reports on the status of collection of collection activity

b. Maintain both physical and digital records to support collection activity. This will include but not limited to: Collection notes, emails, customer responses and follow-up activities

c. Document customer commitments for payment

d. Document and communicate customer disputed items or complaints to appropriate SW personnel for resolution

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma

b. Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or Finance related field

• Required:

• Previous successful collections work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization skills

• Preferred:

• Previous work experience in a Shared Service Environment
• Good computer skills – Word, Excel
• Experience using Oracle based platforms
• Experience using CPR

• Basic PC Proficiency

• 10 key touch ability
• Keyboard/Typing Skills
• Basic Accounting/Math Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications including Excel and Word

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills.
• Oracle Advanced Collections experience/training
• CPR Collections experience/training

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.

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.