Principal Accountant: GAAP, SOX & Controls Leader

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage complex financial transactions and ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting from our headquarters.

You will apply GAAP knowledge and regulatory requirements while driving improvements in internal controls over financial reporting. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, independent analysis, and preparation for external audits, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
• 5 years of accounting, tax, finance experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced GAAP concepts and financial controls.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Access).

Responsibilities

• Executes complex financial activities with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Performs complex analyses and reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closes.
• Research and resolve complex financial transactions independently.
• Ensure supporting documents and provisions for financial entries are maintained.
• Communicate effectively with the team, leaders, and external auditors to resolve audit questions.
• Lead process improvements and test financial controls to support SOX compliance.
• Mentor and train Accountant and Senior Accountant associates.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

CPA or CPA Candidate

Job description

Lowe's Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced accounting professional to manage complex financial transactions and ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting from our headquarters.

You will apply GAAP knowledge and regulatory requirements while driving improvements in internal controls over financial reporting. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, independent analysis, and preparation for external audits, with opportunities to