Asset; FA) Accountant

This is a full-time role at Michaels Stores, located in Irving, TX. Michaels Stores operates over 1,300 stores across North America, serving as a leading destination for creativity and celebration. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the fixed asset sub-ledger, contributing to accurate and complete financial statements, and ensuring ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. The Fixed Asset Accountant supports the Senior Accountant – FA Supervisor in upholding established controls, policies, and procedures.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person Irving, TX
• Team:
  Reports to the Senior Accountant – FA Supervisor.
• Mission:
  Manages fixed asset data integrity, ensures financial statement accuracy, and supports Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Tech Stack:
  Oracle Projects module, Oracle Fixed Asset Module, Excel

• Reconcile Capital Projects:
  Reconcile and analyze various Capital Projects, actively researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare Analytical Work Papers:
  Develop comprehensive analytical work papers, including schedules for Corporate Tax, audits, monthly variances, and roll-forwards.
• Manage Asset Movements:
  Perform analysis on the asset base and coordinate with business partners on the transfer and retirement of assets.
• Reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts:
  Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, analyzing increases and decreases in asset levels.
• Process Journal Entries:
  Perform monthly journal entries, including necessary accruals, re-classes, and adjustments.

• Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting with exposure to U.S. GAAP and SOX. This is an early career role.
• Experience:
  
  0 to 2 years of accounting experience.
• Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus:
  Master of Accountancy, CPA or CMA certification, or experience with Oracle Financials or other large ERP systems.