Sr Accountant - Payroll

Michaels Stores • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Sr Accountant - Payroll and Benefits is responsible for the accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes for all employee compensation, benefit programs and insurance. This role plays a pivotal part in financial close cycles, audit readiness, and regulatory filings. This role requires collaboration across HR, Finance, and Internal Audit to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance within a high-performance accounting function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Strong accounting (GAAP) skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• 5+ years of general accounting experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to build strong cross functional relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• MBA and/or CPA, CMA
• Proficiency in Oracle ERP and Workday payroll
• 5+ years of general accounting experience in retail including specific exposure to payroll and benefits accounting.
• 2+ years of Supervisory experience
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements
• Experience working with internal and external auditors

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and employee compensation
• Reconcile payroll, benefit-related and clearing accounts monthly.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting of retirement plans, healthcare benefits, and self-insured insurance liabilities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial schedules for presentation at monthly business partner reviews.
• Prepare quarterly and annual audit schedules in support of public disclosures.
• Work with external auditors to ensure successful audits.
• Partner with the Financial Reporting Team to research and recommend changes in accounting for new literature related to US GAAP, SOX, or SEC compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate internal controls.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting processes for efficiency and compliance.
• Coaches staff, evaluates staff performance and effectively recommends other personnel decisions.
• Trains and develops staff to be best-in-class high performers
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• generous employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level