The Home Depot
The Home Depot
The Home Depot is a large home improvement retailer serving homeowners, DIY customers, and professional contractors through physical stores and an online platform. Its offering spans building materials, home improvement supplies, lawn and garden products, and related services, supported by operations across retail, construction, and logistics. The company hires across a broad workforce and emphasizes customer service, associate engagement, and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Senior General Accounting Analyst – The Home Depot (Remote, United States)

Senior accounting analyst supporting The Home Depot’s corporate controllership and financial operations. This remote role based in Georgia oversees accounting processes, reporting, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Description

  • Support daily activities across an assigned finance tower, including procure to pay, order to cash, or record to report
  • Work with internal teams and external business partners to resolve discrepancies and address operational issues
  • Use foundational knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries, or financial reporting
  • Maintain, organize, and distribute required internal and external records
  • Contribute to departmental and strategic initiatives
  • Coordinate with project managers, product managers, and cross-functional teams
  • Support junior analysts while managing competing priorities
  • Present process-improvement findings and recommendations to managers and senior leaders
  • Collect stakeholder input and feedback about business requirements
  • Analyze information in financial reports and ledgers
  • Recommend improvements and provide analysis to increase efficiency
  • Complete month-end and year-end accounting activities
  • Track performance against KPIs and SLAs
  • Assist managers with analysis and business insights
  • Help prioritize work and uphold quality and accuracy standards
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial shared-services processes and tools
  • Stay informed about finance trends and developments, including analytics, intelligent automation, and robotics

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Have at least two years of professional work experience
  • Two to four years of relevant experience is preferred
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software and accounting applications
  • Understand core accounting and finance principles and practices
  • Know statistical methods, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards
  • Work independently and deliver assignments on schedule in a fast-paced setting
  • Anticipate work requirements and communicate professionally with customers
  • Have strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail
  • Bring strong analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities
  • Have experience with data analytics or data visualization
  • Experience with RPA, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or blockchain is highly desirable
  • Prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports
  • Have a high school diploma or GED typically associated with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Benefits

  • Remote or virtual work arrangement
  • Overnight travel is generally less than 10% of working time
  • Work in comfortable indoor conditions
  • Opportunities to develop professionally and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Involvement in departmental and strategic projects
  • Mentorship and support involving junior analysts

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