Accountant - Fixed Assets

About the role

The Fixed Asset (FA) Accountant supports the Senior Accountant – FA Supervisor in ensuring the data integrity of the sub-ledger. This position prepares statistical and analytical work papers for internal and external parties, maintains existing controls, policies, and procedures, and ensures Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Collaborate with IT group to accurately capitalize project expenditures upon completion.
• Reconcile and analyze various Capital Projects and actively research discrepancies.
• Prepare analytical work papers including Corporate Tax schedules, audit schedules, monthly variance schedules, and roll-forwards.
• Seek out process improvements and/or controls that increase efficiency and improve accuracy.
• Answer store financial questions for assigned districts.
• Perform analysis on asset base and coordinate with business partners on the transfer/retirement of assets.
• Review the coding of capital expenditure invoices and transfer/retirement batches and assist in the processing of invoices during high volume periods.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts; analyze increases/decreases in asset levels.
• Perform monthly journal entries including accruals, re-classes, and adjustments.
• Research and resolve FA Clearing Account balances.
• Conduct special projects including testing of the Oracle Projects module and Oracle Fixed Asset Module.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Preferred Education: Master of Accountancy
• Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills: Proficient in Excel
• Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills: CPA or CMA preferred

Qualifications

• Experience: 0 to 2 years of accounting experience
• Experience: Exposure to U.S. GAAP and SOX
• Experience: Experience with Oracle Financials or other large ERP systems preferred

Skills

• Excel proficiency

Benefits

Michaels offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Voluntary insurance options

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Contact Information

To learn more about Michaels and its benefits, visit www.michaels.com. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com.

EEO Statement

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. For more information, please visit Equal Opportunity Employment.