Accountant - Fixed Assets

The Michael's Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Irving, Texas seeks a Fixed Asset Accountant to support the Senior FA Accountant in maintaining the sub-ledger data integrity and ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

You will prepare analytical work papers, reconcile capital projects, and coordinate with IT and business partners on capitalization and asset transfers. This role requires 0–2 years of accounting experience and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Preferred Education Master of Accountancy
• Proficient in Excel
• 0 to 2 years of accounting experience
• Exposure to U.S. GAAP and SOX
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Experience with Oracle Financials or other large ERP desired

Responsibilities

• Proactively communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Collaborate with IT to capitalize project expenditures upon completion.
• Reconcile and analyze Capital Projects; research discrepancies.
• Prepare analytical work papers incl. Corporate Tax schedules, audit schedules, monthly variance schedules, and roll-forwards.
• Seek process improvements and controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in answering store financial questions for assigned districts.
• Perform analysis on asset base and coordinate transfers/retirements of assets.
• Review coding of capital expenditure invoices and transfer/retirement batches.
• Reconcile 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.
• Assist with testing of Oracle Projects and Oracle Fixed Asset modules.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master of Accountancy

Tools

Excel

Oracle Financials

Job description

Support Center - Irving The Fixed Asset (FA) Accountant supports theSenior Accountant – FA Supervisor inensuring the data integrity of the sub-ledger.The FA Accountant also prepares statistical and analytical work papers for internal and external parties. This position ensures the maintenance of, and adherence to, existing controls, policies, and procedures for accurate and complete financial statements and the sustainment of our Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Major Activities

• Proactively communicate with internal and external business partners.
• Collaborate with contacts in 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.
• Special projects as assigned, including testing of the Oracle Projects module and Oracle Fixed Asset Module.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Bachelor's degree in accounting

Preferred Education Master of Accountancy

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills Proficient in Excel

Minimum Type of experience the job requires 0 to 2 years of accounting experience

Exposure to U.S. GAAP and SOX

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills CPA or CMA preferred

Preferred Type of experience the job requires Experience with Oracle Financials or other large ERP desired

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

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families.

Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options.

All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• telemedicine services
• flexible spending accounts
• commuter benefits
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• various voluntary insurance options
• employee discounts and access to partner discount programs
• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• generous employee discounts
• much more

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are here for all Team Members and all customers 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).

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We put people first We do the right thing We’re always improving our craft We hold ourselves accountable We’re better together At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com. Los Angeles County