This internship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance operations and digital document management within a global organization. You will support the NOAM region's Real Estate Accounting team by working with real property management transactions, learning how financial documents are processed, validated, and organized in a professional system (OnBase).
Through this role, you will build practical skills in accounting workflows, attention to detail, and business communication, while developing a strong foundation for a future career in finance or accounting.
ResponsibilitiesCORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Learn how to manage and process real-world finance documents received from landlords through a shared email system.
- Review and understand different types of documents such as reimbursements, invoices, and statements.
- Convert emails and attachments into organized, professional digital records (PDF format).
- Gain hands-on experience using OnBase, a corporate document management system used in finance operations.
- Support the team in accurately recording key information such as store details, expense types, and amounts.
- Develop strong attention to detail by checking completeness and accuracy of supporting documents.
- Assist in organizing and categorizing documents to ensure easy retrieval and audit readiness.
- Learn how to handle multiple document types and prioritize tasks efficiently in a structured workflow.
- Build productivity and time management skills by working within defined process timelines.
- Collaborate with team members and gain exposure to real business communication and finance processes.
- Contribute to process improvement ideas and team efficiency where applicable.
Applicant should have Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent with proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this position.
About UsAt 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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Skills Required
- Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Excellent communication skills
Sherwin-Williams Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage breadth is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision and related protections, with options like HSA/FSA, life, and disability included. Plan specifics are centralized in a dedicated benefits portal for clarity by role and location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is positioned as a meaningful component of total rewards, including PTO, vacation, holidays and leave programs (such as parental leave). Schedules and accruals are outlined in plan summaries and can be strong for many full-time roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Education assistance via a Guild partnership and tuition reimbursement provide tangible upskilling pathways within the benefits package. Additional perks such as product discounts, wellness resources, and adoption assistance add lifestyle value.
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What We Do
Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 4,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways.
