The Sherwin-Williams Company Looking for Finance Intern- Cost Accounting at Cleveland, OH  Full Time

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :

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 Americas Group (TAG), 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
• Monitor and process cost hold items.

Education

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Pursing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree – in Accounting or Finance, or a similar Business degree with a focus in Finance or Accounting

Knowledge & Experience:

Required:

• Organized and meets deadlines
• Problem solving mentality
• Good interpersonal skills; works well in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with Standard Cost development.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience

Technical Skill/Requirements:

Required:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Available to work approximately 16-28 hours per week

Preferred:

• Understanding of Manufacturing and Standard Cost methodology

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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