What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable position at Sherwin-Williams?
Job Description
The Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable position is responsible for supporting internal teams, external vendors, and cross‑division customers in their use of online financial systems. Inquiries typically involve payment status, invoice discrepancies, and timely issue resolution across our U.S., Canadian, and Jamaican operations.
In addition to resolving daily operational issues, the Analyst builds strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to reduce delays, prevent recurring errors, and improve end‑to‑end payment accuracy and reliability. The position also plays a key role in AP month‑end close activities and related supporting tasks. The role relies heavily on data analysis—identifying trends within departmental reporting and using those insights to drive process improvements, enhance efficiency, and strengthen overall AP performance.
This position also supports SBS (Sherwin Business Services) Accounts Payable team members and divisional accounting by performing report analysis, validating financial data, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.
This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at the Hinckley Parkway location 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.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Payment Issue Resolution
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required:
About Us
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
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 employer. 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.
The Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable position is responsible for supporting internal teams, external vendors, and cross‑division customers in their use of online financial systems. Inquiries typically involve payment status, invoice discrepancies, and timely issue resolution across our U.S., Canadian, and Jamaican operations.
In addition to resolving daily operational issues, the Analyst builds strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to reduce delays, prevent recurring errors, and improve end‑to‑end payment accuracy and reliability. The position also plays a key role in AP month‑end close activities and related supporting tasks. The role relies heavily on data analysis—identifying trends within departmental reporting and using those insights to drive process improvements, enhance efficiency, and strengthen overall AP performance.
This position also supports SBS (Sherwin Business Services) Accounts Payable team members and divisional accounting by performing report analysis, validating financial data, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.
This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at the Hinckley Parkway location 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.
Responsibilities
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Payment Issue Resolution
- Monitor and resolve all rejected, returned, or failed payments across multiple banking platforms and payment methods (ACH, wire, virtual credit card, check).
- Coordinate with vendors and internal partners to reissue payments and prevent recurring issues.
- Conduct daily review of potential fraudulent payment cases and positive pay exceptions.
- Process manual and ad‑hoc payments as needed, including rent disbursements, BMG intercompany payments, and other urgent or exception‑based payment scenarios.
- Perform the month‑end AP close in Oracle Cloud, including weekly reporting throughout the period. Distribute Unaccounted Transaction and Create Accounting reports and collaborate with IT and AP team members to research and resolve system and accounting errors by month‑end close.
- Perform aging analyses of open payables to ensure timely resolution and mitigate financial exposure.
- Conduct Accounts Payable Trend Analysis and share insights with key accounting contacts. Support broader analytical needs, such as interface reconciliations and other ad‑hoc reviews.
- Proactively monitor data indicators to recommend workflow or policy adjustments that enhance operational efficiency
- Serve as a primary point of contact for external suppliers and internal stakeholders, providing phone and email support to resolve system and payment issues.
- Troubleshoot AP system usage and payment inquiries by reviewing data and reporting, identifying root causes, and guiding users toward accurate resolution.
- Collaborate with banking partners and internal teams to research and resolve payment‑related errors, ensuring accurate processing and timely issue resolution.
- Build strong, proactive relationships with vendors and internal teams to reduce payment delays and avoid disruptions in supply chain operations.
- Partner with global teams—including Global Supply Chain Accounting, IT, Business Process Improvement, Purchasing, divisional accounting, and field personnel—to resolve cross‑functional issues and support standardized processes.
- Serve as the primary contact for Payment Request Tool (PRQ) invoices by supporting employees with questions, performing daily review and approval of requests for policy compliance, and analyzing and correcting submissions for accuracy.
- Record the monthly accrual journal entry for invoices from PRQ that are pending approval at month‑end.
- Serve as the backup for processing wire payments originating from the Payment Request Tool, as well as the manual processing of Jamaica payments in Oracle Cloud.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for AP‑related accounts, identifying accounting issues within AP systems and supporting resolution of reconciling items.
- Conduct aging analysis on balance sheet accounts to maintain compliance with departmental standards and ensure accurate representation of liabilities.
- Utilize reconciliation trends to highlight recurring issues and recommend corrective measures
- Contribute analytical expertise to continuous improvement projects, using data measurement tools, performance indicators, and trend analysis to recommend efficiency enhancements and cost‑reduction opportunities.
- Assist leadership with reporting needs, root‑cause analysis, and evaluation of operational performance metrics.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- 1 years of experience in Business or Finance
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Experience with Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- 1 years of accounts payable experience within a large manufacturing and/or retail sales environment.
- Experience with Oracle
- Experience with OnBase
- Experience with Coupa
About Us
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
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 employer. 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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