Finance Specialist, Cash

Job Description

The Finance Specialist, Cash Application is a fulltime opportunity within the Enterprise Financial Services (EFS) team of Group Finance. The position is responsible for cash application activities for Accounts Receivable (AR) on behalf of Paint Stores Group (PSG), Performance Coatings Group (PCG), and Consumer Brands Group (CBG). The successful candidate will have direct contact with our internal and external customers; build relationships with the sales organization, and collaborate with finance colleagues of The Sherwin-Williams Company.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at the Higbee Building 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.

• Accurately resolve “exceptions” on customers payments in High Radius (HRC)
• Optimize cash flow through timely and accurate cash application of customer payments
• Ensure payment application accuracy by identifying and resolving discrepancies at the time of payment posting
• Promote credibility by ensuring properly reflected customer statements through precise and consistent cash application practices
• Post and apply payments from various sources including POS terminals, ACH, EFT, and Wire receipts

• Initiate professional contact with field personnel and customers as needed to obtain remittance advice
• Partner with Accounting personnel to reconcile open payment reports
• Assist in 3rd party audits related to internal customer payments
• Reconcile bank statements against cash received in various ERP systems
• Reconcile complex payment remits on major accounts

• Assist the Cash App Manager in identifying needed process improvements in the appropriate ERP
• Facilitate ease of research for Credit Management though succinct explanations on chargebacks and deductions
• Maintain both physical and digital records to support corporate and 3rd party audits, including ARJV authorizations, bank reports and other records as directed by Cash Application Manager
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of finance and accounting in an AR setting
• Advanced experience with MS Excel
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Accounting experience
• Business communications experience
• SW store, branch, or facility experience
• Customer service experience
• CPR and/or Oracle cash app training

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

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