Sherwin-Williams · 1 day ago
Finance Associate- Accounts Receivable
Cleveland, OH, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$57K/yr - $70K/yrSherwin-Williams is a company dedicated to inspiring and improving the world through their innovative paints and coatings. They are seeking a Finance Associate - Accounts Receivable to manage collection and billing activities for various groups within the company, while building relationships with customers and sales organizations. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with financial policies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Knowledge of finance, accounting, or sales activities
Aptitude in critical thinking and/or business problem-solving
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to, Excel and Word
Ability to collaborate across diverse functional teams, employ strategic decision-making; support business growth; and optimize business outcomes
Building and maintaining various types of financial models to aid, monitor and analyze business performance
The ability to compare and reconcile financial records from multiple sources, and analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
Ability to communicate, verbally and written, ideas and decisions to a diverse stakeholder group in a clear, concise, and effective manner
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Sherwin-Williams' store, facility, or branch experience
Operational analysis and business communications experience
Customer service experience
Experience in Accounts Receivable
The ability to influence attitudes, behaviors, and decisions through effective communication, negotiation, leadership, adaptation, and collaboration with varying types of stakeholders
Ability to understand, interpret, identify trends, and communicate financial data into meaningful insights
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to business leaders utilizing an in-depth knowledge of the business segment(s) for the area of responsibility
Benefits
A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you
From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute
Company
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
Founded in 1866
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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