Sherwin-Williams ยท 6 days ago
Finance Supervisor, Accounts Payable
Cleveland, OH, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $104K/yr
3+ years expSherwin-Williams is a company dedicated to inspiring and improving the world through innovative paints and coatings. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee daily AP operations, ensuring accurate processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong vendor relationships and leading a team of AP professionals.
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Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end AP processing: invoice intake, 2/3-way match, approvals, payment runs (ACH, wire, check), and month-end accruals
Manage daily queues and work allocation to meet SLAs for invoice cycle time, payment timeliness, and inquiry response
Ensure adherence to company policies, SOX/internal controls, and audit readiness (documentation, approvals, segregation of duties)
Monitor and helps drive resolution exceptions with the respected team (price/quantity variances, missing POs, duplicate invoices, blocked payments)
Own weekly payment proposals, cash requirements coordination with Treasury, and payment timing optimization
Serve as escalation point for vendor inquiries and complex disputes; maintain positive supplier relationships
Coordinate with Operations and Receiving to resolve match exceptions and GRNI discrepancies
Collaborate with Controllership on accruals, reclasses, and period-close activities
Work with the Center of Excellence (COE) on ERP/AP automation tools to drive efficiency and accuracy
Maintain standardized work instructions, desk procedures, and control narratives; lead training and cross-training
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Account reconciliation and analysis of agings
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing AP team; set goals, conduct performance reviews, and support career growth
Monitor productivity and quality metrics; provide feedback and remove barriers to delivery
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, and problem-solving
Ensure compliance with tax reporting (1099/1042), unclaimed property/escheatment, and regulatory requirements
Support internal/external audits; manage evidence requests and remediate findings
Enforce payment controls (positive pay, dual approvals) to prevent fraud
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
3+ years of progressive financial and/or accounting experience
Strong experience with Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel
Strong customer service orientation
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform consistently, multi-tasking as necessary, and demonstrating good communication and organizational skills
Must have an aptitude for understanding technical advancements and implementing new systems and enhancements
Ability to interact with all levels of management using strong written and verbal communications. Must demonstrate an aptitude for grasping new concepts and adapting them to S-W business rules applicable to various operating divisions
Must be able to make logical conclusions based on financial data
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
Strong understanding of GAAP principles related to AP
Vendor relationship management and issue resolution
Process improvement experience (Lean/Kaizen preferred)
Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration
Knowledge of team dynamics, motivation techniques, and conflict resolution
Basics of performance management/coaching
Understanding of company policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices
Excellent Excel spreadsheet and report writing skills
Benefits
A wide range of world-class benefits designed for you
Retirement
Health care
Total well-being
Daily commute
Company
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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