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Job type full-time
Full job description
Lowe’s is able to offer remote employment of this position in the following states: al, ar, az, ca, co, ct, de, fl, ga, ia, id, il, in, ks, ky, la, ma, md, me, mi, mn, mo, ms, mt, nc, nd, ne, nh, nj, nm, nv, ny, oh, ok, or, pa, ri, sc, sd, tn, tx, ut, va, vt, wa, wi, wv, wy.
Job summary:
The primary purpose of this role is to lead a merchandise payables team to ensure the appropriate valuation of inventory/margin and accurate on-time payment of lowe’s trade vendorsThe role is a player/coach role, managing, coaching and developing team members in both operational and technical accounting workThis includes responsibility for conducting effective research, managing, tracking, reporting, and reviewing work for financial activities to ensure accounting records are accurate, timely and completeIn addition, this role supports the execution and design of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting, by working independently to apply and provide experienced accounting judgment and advanced knowledge of gaap and regulatory requirements to accountants and individual contributors in daily activity.
Key responsibilities:
Supervises a group of individuals responsible for the timely processing of financial activities that require the application of technical accounting knowledge specific to their respective area
Oversees training, work product review, and employee development within their respective group to build accounting skillset and knowledge and to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and analysis
Manages and often performs moderately complex analysis (i.eHistorical, forecasting, impact, etc.) and timely reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations
Researches financial transactions related to their areas of responsibility to identify issues and determine appropriate resolution independently
Executes specials projects and resolution of non-reoccurring complex accounting issues within the respective area to deliver optimal solutions to financial issues
Ensures appropriate supporting documents, provisions, and other details for financial activities and entries are maintained and provided to appropriate stakeholders
Communicates effectively within the team, across other functions, and directly with external auditors to resolve audit questions and issues
Partners with team and the business in order to identify transaction issues and procedure improvement opportunities to more-effectively support the needs of the finance organization
Works with external (regulatory and third party) and independent auditors for transactions to provide required data and information to ensure accuracy
Designs and oversees testing around financial controls to support sox compliance for respective financial area
Required education/experience:
High school or ged and experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience or
Associate’s degree in accounting or related field and 7+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience or
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 4+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience
Advanced technical skills in ms office programs (excel, word, access)
Demonstrated understanding of advanced gaap concepts and financial controls (to apply this knowledge to the design and execution of activities within the respective area)
Preferred education/experience:
Master’s degree in accounting or related field and 3+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience
Experience leading a team and/or supervising others with direct or indirect reports
Lowe`s finance or accounting experience
About lowe’s:
Lowe’s companies, inc(nyse: low) is a fortune® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customers a week in the united states and canadaWith fiscal year 2020 sales of nearly $90 billion, lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associatesBased in mooresville, n.c., lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade expertsFor more information, visit lowes.com#li-81ljoh
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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.
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