Import Associate Jobs in North Carolina (NOW HIRING)

Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely payments to Lowe’s international product vendors and transportation partners, directly supporting Lowe’s global sourcing and supply chain operations. This position provides essential leadership and oversight across complex import accounting processes that impact vendor relationships, financial accuracy, and compliance.

The Assistant Manager leads and provides analytical oversight for both a U.S. and international team. The role partners closely with International Transportation, Import Compliance, and Finance IT to maintain seamless coordination and control across end-to-end import activities. This position is critical to sustaining financial integrity, operational continuity, and vendor trust within Lowe’s global import operations.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the U.S. Import Accounting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all financial transactions related to import purchases and freight payments.
• Provide oversight and audit support for import accounting activities executed by our international team, including reviewing reconciliations, variance analyses, and exception reporting.
• Ensure all vendor and freight partner payments are processed accurately and within contractual terms to support strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular reviews of process performance and controls across both U.S. and international teams; identify and address gaps or inefficiencies.
• Partner with International Transportation, Import Compliance, and Global Finance teams to ensure aligned and transparent end-to-end financial processes.
• Support monthly and quarterly financial close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals related to imports.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for accuracy, timeliness, and quality across both onshore and offshore teams; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training, coaching, and feedback to direct and indirect reports, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits pertaining to import accounting activities.
• Maintain adherence to Lowe’s financial policies, U.S. GAAP, SOX controls, and import compliance regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably with exposure to import or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing accounting professionals or overseeing shared service teams.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across time zones and cultures, particularly with offshore shared service teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise accounting systems (SAP or equivalent).

  Preferred Skills / Education

• CPA certification.
• Experience in import logistics, freight audit/payment, or international vendor accounting.
• Prior experience managing or partnering with offshore teams in a shared services model.
• Proven ability to lead process improvement and automation initiatives across global teams.

About Lowe’s

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 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.