Accountant - Vendor Funds Accounting

Lowe's Home Centers • Mooresville, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant - Vendor Funds Accounting assists in capturing financial activities in accounting records to support accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role researches, manages, tracks, and reports on international, federal, state, and local obligations and accounting transactions to ensure records are correct. It also supports internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting by applying accounting judgment and knowledge of basic GAAP and regulatory requirements in daily work.

The position is based at Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina, where the corporate office supports collaboration and offers amenities including walking areas, food and coffee, a workout facility, and check-up services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement, if applicable.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounting, tax, finance (public or private), or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic GAAP concepts and financial controls, with the ability to apply this knowledge to the design and execution of activities in the relevant area.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Access.

Nice To Haves

• Lowe’s finance or accounting experience.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial activities promptly and efficiently, including complex activities requiring basic GAAP knowledge or understanding of taxing-jurisdiction requirements.
• Perform analyses and reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles in accordance with prescribed rates, laws, and regulations, with review from senior roles when needed.
• Prepare and evaluate reports or returns to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Research financial activities, identify issues, and explain findings to senior accountants, managers, and directors to determine resolutions.
• Maintain supporting documents, provisions, and other details for accounting transactions and entries.
• Communicate within the team, across functions as needed, and with external parties to align with input from senior associates.
• Use applicable systems and processes to complete and process accounting transactions.
• Review job procedures to identify improvements that can increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Work with external regulatory and third-party auditors by providing required transaction data and information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level