Tax Year-Round Internship - Military veterans preferred

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

The internship features a singular Tax Compliance experience, where you’ll learn federal, state, and local taxes.

You will gain meaningful exposure toprocesses and technologies that support our tax department, leading to financials results for the business, all while developing the skills necessary for a successful finance or accounting career., all while developing the skills necessary for a successful finance or accounting career.

This internship program is scheduled to begin Spring/Summer 2025 and designed to go until graduation of your undergraduate or masters.

Year Round: This role requires availability to work a minimum of 20 hours and maximum of 28 hours per week during the school year and maximum of 37.5 hours during the summer, with the ability to work at least one (1) year.

Day to Day Responsibilities:???

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.

• Assist with preparation of Sales tax/Business license/permit compliance
• Maintaining permit documentation (Excel spreadsheets and permit images)
• Answering notices from various taxing jurisdictions and/or forwarding correspondence to others for follow-up
• Scan and email sales tax/business licenses to the stores
• Prepare quarterly gross receipt tax returns and business license applications

Leadership Development:???

• Basic tax law research
• Assistance with special projects
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Professional Networking:

• Exposure to financial systems
• Development of professional network by collaborating across finance department(s)
• Enhancing financial and business acumen through skill development
• Experience in process improvement initiatives

What is the Process to get Started?

Step 1 – Online Application

Find the role(s) that interest you on our Careers page: https://jobsearch.sherwin.com/

Set aside 15 minutes to create your profile by entering or importing your details from one of our job board partners

Step 2 – Digital Interview

Upon review of your application, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a digital video interview via HireVue, our interview partner. The interview will consist of a few behavioral based questions

You’ll be able to record and complete your video interview anytime, anywhere! While you can complete this video interview on your own schedule, we ask that this step be completed within 7 days of receiving an invitation

Step 3 – Panel Interview

Your video interview is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team and our top candidates are invited to meet with out team in a virtual Microsoft teams panel interview.

Minimum Requirements??

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age???
• 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 degree 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, and 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.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.