Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable

Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Analyst, Accounts Payable position is responsible for supporting internal teams, external vendors, and cross‑division customers in their use of online financial systems. Inquiries typically involve payment status, invoice discrepancies, and timely issue resolution across our U.S., Canadian, and Jamaican operations. In addition to resolving daily operational issues, the Analyst builds strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to reduce delays, prevent recurring errors, and improve end‑to-end payment accuracy and reliability. The position also plays a key role in AP month‑end close activities and related supporting tasks. The role relies heavily on data analysis—identifying trends within departmental reporting and using those insights to drive process improvements, enhance efficiency, and strengthen overall AP performance. This position also supports SBS (Sherwin Business Services) Accounts Payable team members and divisional accounting by performing report analysis, validating financial data, and contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting. This position is not hybrid/remote and will be located at the Hinckley Parkway location in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

Supporting internal teams, external vendors, and cross‑division customers in their use of online financial systems.
Resolving daily operational issues.
Building strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to reduce delays, prevent recurring errors, and improve end‑to-end payment accuracy and reliability.
Playing a key role in AP month‑end close activities and related supporting tasks.
Identifying trends within departmental reporting and using those insights to drive process improvements, enhance efficiency, and strengthen overall AP performance.
Performing report analysis.
Validating financial data.
Contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting.