Year-Round Finance Co-Op, Accounts Payable

 

The Finance Co‑Op role supports the Supervisor in processing payments, including preparing, issuing, and mailing checks, as well as troubleshooting vendor payment submission issues. Responsibilities include handling correspondence related to payment status and ensuring timely resolution of any concerns. This position works closely with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure payments are accurate, timely, and properly delivered. 

 

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.

• This position provides support to internal, cross‑divisional teams in their use of online systems, as well as to external vendors. Responsibilities include communicating payment status updates and collaborating with teams that manage invoicing or vendor maintenance to resolve issues efficiently. 
• Responsibilities include daily mailing of special handling checks, responding to internal and external inquiries to reissue or cancel payments, resolution of returned or rejected payments, review and approval of requests in Payment Request Tool, assisting with the yearly escheatment process and other projects as assigned.  
• Co-Ops are expected to develop a good business relationship with the vendors and internal customers to minimize unexpected issues or payment delays. 

 

Minimum Requirements 

• Must be currently enrolled in an associates or bachelor’s degree program in accounting, finance, or business 
• Must be available to work at least one (1) year, part time (approx. 28 hours per week) during school year and over school breaks 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.    

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook)   

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.

Qu