Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant is responsible for computing, classifying, and recording numerical data to keep financial records complete and accurate. In addition, the position will perform any combination of routine analysis, calculations, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. 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 certification.

Major Activities

• Reconcile and analyze various general ledger account balances and recommend to management appropriate action to be taken, if necessary.
• Prepare and enter various general ledger journal entries for month-end closing.
• Record bi-weekly payroll into the general ledger and process monthly accruals, when necessary.
• Provide analysis for various payroll related variances.
• Research questions and issues that arise relating to information contained in the monthly financial reports.
• Interrelate with other departments to resolve issues as they occur.
• Prepare and complete special projects as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills

Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires

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. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. 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.

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.

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.