Accountant - Margin & Cost Accounting

Lowe's Companies, Inc. • Mooresville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant – Margin & Cost Accounting supports accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting by capturing financial activities in accounting records. The role researches, manages, tracks, and reports on international, federal, state, and local obligations and accounting transactions to help 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.

The position is based at Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. The corporate office offers opportunities to collaborate and includes amenities such as walking areas, food and coffee, a workout facility, and check-ups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of the education requirement where applicable.
• At least 1 year of experience in Accounting, Tax, Finance (public or private), or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic GAAP concepts and financial controls, and ability to apply that knowledge to activities in the relevant area.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Access.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Execute financial activities efficiently and on time, including complex activities requiring application of basic GAAP principles or regulatory requirements.
• Perform analyses and reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles in accordance with prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.
• Prepare and evaluate reports or returns to support 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 when 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 increase the accuracy and efficiency of assigned tasks.
• 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: Entry Level