Accountant (Remote)

Lowe’s is able to offer remote employment of this position in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA(salaried roles only), CT, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, 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 position will be the preparation of Indirect Tax Returns for Lowe’s U.S. operations, primarily related to state and local sales and use tax as well as environmental fees. Secondary responsibilities will include the preparation of business licenses, unclaimed property reporting, general ledger account reconciliations, indirect tax research and answer tax related questions from stores and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and remittance of all of sales and use tax returns and environmental fees along with all associated payments by the statutory due dates.

• Preparation of Business Licenses for New and Renewing Business activities.

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

• Maintain appropriate supporting documents, provisions, and other details for returns, payments, accounting transactions and entries for future audit purposes.

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

• Work with applications to handle large amounts of data and analyze and review prior to return preparation.

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

• Respond to questions from stores and vendors relating to tax issues, volunteers for assignments and assists with projects in other areas of the tax function.

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

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting or related field; and 2-4 years of experience in accounting, tax, finance (public or private) or relevant experience OR

• Bachelor's Degree in Business (Non-Accounting) or related field; and 0-2 years of experience in accounting, tax, finance (public or private) or relevant experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; and 0-2 years of experience in accounting, tax, finance (public or private) or relevant experience

• Previous experience with Knime or Alteryx a plus

About Lowe’s:

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based 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 experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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