Accountant

Our business is real estate, but our organization is so much more than bricks and mortar, beautiful buildings and well-managed properties. Our business is about people who need a place to call home and the people of Michaels who make it all happen.

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by compiling information, preparing profit and loss statements, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements utilizing GAAP accounting principles.

2. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.

3. Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.

4. Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.

5. Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.

6. Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.

7. Resolve accounting discrepancies.

8. Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.

9. Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.

10. Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

1. 1 to 3 years’ experience within an accounting/bookkeeping environment.

2. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

3. Must be able to pass background investigation and drug test screening.

 Required Education/Training:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

2. Must successfully complete all required courses, classes, and training provided by MMS.

 Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be able to work as part of a team, as well as complete assignments independently.

2. Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

3. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

4. Must be able perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner.

5. Display the ability to think critically and suggest solutions for financial problems.

6. Must have the ability to work in automated computer platforms.

7. Must display strong ability to work within MS Office packages, specifically MS Excel and Word.

8. Must prioritize and manage daily workload to ensure successful completion.

9. Take instructions from supervisors.

10. Interact with co-workers, supervisors, and vendors in a professional and pleasant manner.

11. Must have excellent written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to work 40 hours per week to include evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet required deadlines.