Year-Round Finance Intern Cost Accounting

The Sherwin-Williams Finance internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in Cost Accounting

The internship features a singular accounting experience whereyoulllearn howwe establishstrategy procedures and policy around accounting processes.

You will gain meaningful exposure to the processes and technology that drive financial results for the business all while developing the skills necessary for a successful finance or accounting career.

This internship program is scheduled to begin June 222026and is designed to last atminimum12 months. It will focus on supporting the Architectural Paint side of the business.

Thisrolesschedule is typically between 15-28 hours per week during the school year and37.5 hoursper week during the summer (M-F 8:30AM-5PM).

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 willbe responsible forassistingthe Global Cost Accounting department in daily functions of new productadds cost quotes and new product reporting. 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 Paint Stores Group (PSG) 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

Assistgroup with the annual standard cost development process

Create and/ormaintaincosting procedure documentation

Streamline costing processes where applicable

Help to assess and explain production variances or costing errors

Assistwith ad hoc projects

Monitorand process cost hold items

Prepare daily or weekly reporting on PIM status and cost holds to beutilizedby Cost Accounting Team

MinimumRequirements

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

High school diploma

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Must be enrolled in a college or university pursuing a college degree with a focus in Finance or Accounting at the time of the internship

Willingness to work all scheduled hours including overtime as needed with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

Be a rising or current Junior or Senior in college or university at the start of the internship program

Have prior school or work experience in finance accounting or business

Have at least one (1) year of experience using Microsoft Office products ( Excel Power Point Teams and/or Outlook)

Havepreviousexperience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience extracurricular activities military service etc.

Previousexperience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program