Corporate Accounting Assistant
About The Position
The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day. This individual will fill a key role within the Corporate Accounting Department. This position will support various aspects of accounting for the company. This position will assist in daily fiscal operations of the Corporate Accounting department by means of integration with client partnership accounting functions. This position also requires, but is not limited to assisting with monthly closings, aid in Accounts Payable and Receivable processing. Will maintain balance sheet schedules and subsidiary ledgers, and prepare and reconcile monthly bank statements.
Requirements
- 2-4 years’ experience with bookkeeping and accounting duties
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to apply strong problem solving techniques.
- Candidate will need to be effective and experienced in general accounting functions.
- The position requires accounting experience and strong analytical skills.
- Proficient with MS Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree in Accounting preferred.
- Knowledge of AS400, Realpage & QuickBooks not required but useful.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile ledger Accounts, note and report discrepancies found in records
- Initiate and approve wires, ach, and book transfers – Assistant will only be responsible for accounts in which they are not reconciling bank statements.
- Reconcile Corporate Bank Statements – Assistant will only be responsible for reconciliations in which they do not process cash receipts and or disbursements.
- Receive, record and bank cash and checks – Assistant will only be responsible for accounts in which they do not reconcile bank statements.
- Code documents according to company procedures.
- Monitor daily activity of bank deposits, wires, transfers & checks.
- Prepare monthly & Yearly Adjusting Journal Entries.
- Assist in preparation of Audit Schedules.
- Maintain/ Update various financial schedules.
- Process Invoices & Intercompany Billings.
- Invest 401k contributions each pay period.
- Assist in month-end & year-end reporting for Corporate Mgmt. as well as Educational Foundation, Health Plan & Retirement Plan.
- Maintain/Update Bookkeeping & Tax Credit Fees.
- Assist Corporate Accountant & Controller on special projects.
- Perform research in response to management inquiries.
Benefits
- competitive wage
- a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc.
- generous paid time off
- a 401 (k) plan with a company match
- Michaels Employee Scholarship Program
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
