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, where you’ll learn how we establish strategy, 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 22, 2026 and is designed to last at minimum 12 months. It will focus on supporting the Architectural Paint side of the business. 

 This role’s schedule is typically between 15-28 hours per week during the school year, and 37.5 hours per 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 will be responsible for assisting the Global Cost Accounting department in daily functions of new product adds, 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 

• Assist group with the annual standard cost development process 

• Create and/or maintain costing procedure documentation 

• Streamline costing processes where applicable 

• Help to assess and explain production variances or costing errors 

• Assist with ad hoc projects 

• Monitor and process cost hold items 

• Prepare daily or weekly reporting on PIM status and cost holds to be utilized by Cost Accounting Team 

Minimum Requirements 

· 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 (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and/or Outlook) 

· Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc. 

· Previous experience in the Sherwin-Williams Corporate Finance Internship Program 

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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