Accountant - Margin & Cost

(i.e. historical, forecasting, impact, etc.) and reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations, with review from senior roles where needed.

• Prepare and evaluate reports to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.

• Research various financial activities to identify issues, explaining findings to senior accountants, managers, and directors to determine resolution.

• Maintain appropriate supporting documents, provisions, and other details for accounting transactions and entries.

• Communicate effectively within the team, across other functions, and with external parties to ensure alignment.

• Work with systems and processes within applicable area of operation to complete and process accounting transactions.

• Review job procedures consistently to identify potential improvements that will increase the accuracy and efficiency of all assigned tasks.

• Work with external (regulatory and third party) auditors for transactions to provide required data and information to ensure accuracy and alignment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience

• 2+ years experience in accounting, tax, finance (public or private) or relevant experience

• Demonstrated understanding of basic GAAP concepts and financial controls (to apply this knowledge to the design and execution of activities within the respective area)

• Intermediate skills in MS office programs (Excel, Word, Access)

• Lowe's finance or accounting experience

Preferred Skills/Education

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field or equivalent experience

• CPA or CPA Candidate

About Lowe's

Lowe's is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.