Sr Accountant - Financial Reporting

Michaels Stores•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Accountant – Financial Reporting is critical in supporting the Company’s financial reporting and technical accounting functions. Reporting to the Manager – Financial Reporting, this position is responsible for preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, analysis, and disclosures, ensuring consistency across all financial reporting documents. This role plays a pivotal part in financial close cycles, audit readiness, and regulatory filings. This role requires cross-functional collaboration between accounting, finance, and operations departments as well as Internal and External Audit to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance within a high-performance accounting function.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent experience
CPA or CPA candidate (CPA preferred)
Clear and demonstrated understanding of US-GAAP and SEC reporting with the ability to apply knowledge
Proficiency in MS Office
3+ years of accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Master of Accountancy
Experience at a large international accounting firm (Big 4 strongly preferred)
Experience with retail

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements (10-Q, 10-K, S-1) and tie out, including the accumulation of supporting documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy
Tie out presentations and materials prepared by Investor Relations for completeness and accuracy
Support IPO readiness activities (as applicable), including drafting S-1 filings, audit coordination, and control enhancements
Work with external auditors to ensure efficient audits and timely filings
Develop and maintain internal reporting packages for PE sponsors and executive leadership
Assist with researching, documenting, and implementing conclusions regarding technical accounting treatment for non-routine transactions, new accounting pronouncements, and the update of internal accounting policies
Assist in the preparation of annual and quarterly disclosure checklists
Evaluate and enhance accounting processes for efficiency and compliance
Contribute to the fulfillment of the business partnership role for Financial Reporting, with a focus on process improvement, providing support to the management team and cross-functional and cross-divisional business partners
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements in reporting workflows, and support the implementation of solutions
Assist in maintaining reporting checklists, calendars, and documentation to ensure compliance with deadlines
Other duties as assigned