Senior Accountant & GAAP/SOX Specialist

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant at our Mooresville, NC headquarters to capture complex transactions, conduct research, and support accurate reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

The role emphasizes internal controls over financial reporting, SOX compliance, and collaboration with auditors. Requires strong GAAP knowledge, 5 years of experience, and leadership in projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement
• 5 years experience in accounting, tax, finance (public or private) or relevant experience
• Demonstrated understanding of advanced GAAP concepts and financial controls
• Advanced skills in MS office programs (Excel, Word, Access)

Responsibilities

• Executes complex financial activities in a timely and efficient manner, applying advanced accounting knowledge, judgment, and understanding of complex systems, business processes, and applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Performs complex analysis (i.e. historical, forecasting, impact, etc.) and reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles
• Research and resolve complex financial transactions independently, including those escalated from Accountants or Senior Accountants
• Ensure appropriate supporting documents, provisions, and other details for financial activities and entries are maintained and provided to appropriate stakeholders
• Communicate effectively within the team, across other functions with leaders, and directly with external auditors to resolve audit questions and issues
• Partner 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
• Lead and execute specials projects and resolution of non-reoccurring complex accounting issues within the respective area to deliver optimal solutions to financial issues
• Work with external (regulatory and third party) and independent auditors for transactions to provide required data and information to ensure accuracy
• Design and oversee testing around financial controls to support SOX compliance for respective financial area
• Mentors and trains Accountant and Senior Accountant associates in the development of accounting skills, knowledge of key principles, regulations etc.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Master's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

CPA or CPA Candidate

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Lowe's Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant at our Mooresville, NC headquarters to capture complex transactions, conduct research, and support accurate reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.

The role emphasizes internal controls over financial reporting, SOX compliance, and collaboration with auditors. Requires strong GAAP knowledge, 5 years of experience, and leadership in projects.