Michaels Stores Looking for Senior Accountant at Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Full Time

The Sr. Accountant will record and analyze Payroll-related accounting transactions while maintaining compliance with internal accounting controls, established controls and reporting requirements. Supervise professional staff.

Major Activities

• Reconcile and analyze various general ledger account balances.
• Partner with internal departments to research questions and resolve issues related to rent, occupancy costs, utilities and repair and maintenance expenses.
• Prepare and enter various general ledger journal entries for month-end closing.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial schedules for presentation at monthly business partner reviews.
• Prepare quarterly and annual audit schedules in support of public disclosures. Work with external auditors to ensure successful audits.
• Partner with the Financial Reporting Team to research and recommend changes in accounting for new literature related to US GAAP, SOX, or SEC compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate internal controls as related to rent, occupancy and related costs.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Coaches staff, evaluates staff performance and effectively recommends other personnel decisions.
• Trains and develops staff to be best-in-class high performers,

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Strong accounting (GAAP) skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 3+ years of general accounting experience

Preferred Education

• MBA and/or CPA, CMA

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

• Proficiency in Oracle

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• 3+ years of general accounting experience in retail
• 2+ years of Supervisory experience
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

To review a comprehensive list of benefits, please visit Michaels Benefits (MIKBenefits.com)

For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).