Accountant - Indirect Tax

Michaels Stores; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. is seeking an Accountant - Indirect Tax to manage sales and use tax duties for assigned U.S. states from our Irving, TX office.

You will prepare monthly workpapers, handle licenses, exemptions, notices, and W-9s, and collaborate with external consultants on tax issues. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of related experience, including account reconciliation.
• Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly workpapers related to sales and use tax return compliance, account reconciliations, and journal entries for assigned jurisdictions.
• Work with outside consultants on business license compliance, including gathering data, obtaining signatures, and providing copies of business licenses to stores.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to properly assign Vertex tax categories to new products.
• Review customer-provided exemption certificates and assist with customer inquiries.
• Respond to various jurisdictional notices.
• Prepare W-9s and distribute them to internal and external stakeholders as requested.
• Research and resolve tax technical issues.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Vertex

CheckPoint Edge / Bloomberg Tax

Alteryx

Oracle / ERP tools

Job description

The Accountant - Indirect Tax is responsible for all sales and use tax duties for assigned U.S. States. Responsible for reporting, audits, exemption certificates, business licenses, unclaimed property, W-9’s and special projects.

Major Activities

• Prepare monthly workpapers related to sales and use tax return compliance, account reconciliations, and journal entries for assigned jurisdictions.
• Work with outside consultants on business license compliance, which includes gathering data, obtaining signatures, and providing copies of business licenses to stores.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to properly assign Vertex tax categories to new products.
• Review customer-provided exemption certificates and assist with customer inquiries.
• Respond to various jurisdictional notices.
• Prepare W-9s and distribute them to internal and external stakeholders as requested.
• Research and resolve tax technical issues.

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Working knowledge and application of accounting principles
• Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft suite

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 3+ years of related experience, including account reconciliation

Other

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-project, deadline-driven environment and working with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills and enthused by working as part of a team

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

• Experience with Vertex indirect tax software and tax research tools such as Checkpoint Edge or Bloomberg Tax Research
• Familiarity with ETL software such as Alteryx and ERP applications and tools such as Oracle, HFM, Essbase, and SmartView
• Experience with Big 4 accounting firms

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• Sales and Use Tax Compliance experience for multiple states

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.com and Michaels.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 visit www.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

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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