Major Activities
- Prepare monthly workpapers related to sales and use tax return compliance, account reconciliations, and journal entries for assigned jurisdictions.
- Work with outside consultants on business license compliance, which includes gathering data, obtaining signatures, and providing copies of business licenses to stores.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to properly assign Vertex tax categories to new products.
- Review customer-provided exemption certificates and assist with customer inquiries.
- Respond to various jurisdictional notices.
- Prepare W-9s and distribute them to internal and external stakeholders as requested.
- Research and resolve tax technical issues.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills
- Working knowledge and application of accounting principles
- Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft suite
Minimum Type of experience the job requires
- 3+ years of related experience, including account reconciliation
Other
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, multi-project, deadline-driven environment and working with minimal supervision
- Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and enthused by working as part of a team
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills
- Certified Public Accountant candidate a plus
- Experience with Vertex indirect tax software and tax research tools such as Checkpoint Edge or Bloomberg Tax Research
- Familiarity with ETL software such as Alteryx and ERP applications and tools such as Oracle, HFM, Essbase, and SmartView
- Experience with Big 4 accounting firms
Preferred Type of experience the job requires
- Sales and Use Tax Compliance experience for multiple states
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge and application of accounting principles
- Proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite
- 3+ years of related experience, including account reconciliation
- Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA candidate status
- Experience with Vertex indirect tax software and tax research tools
- Familiarity with Alteryx, Oracle, HFM, Essbase, and SmartView
- Experience with Big Four accounting firms
- Sales and use tax compliance experience across multiple states
Michaels Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Michaels Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Michaels Stores.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options are available alongside virtual care and an Employee Assistance Program. Basic life and AD&D are provided for full-time team members, with optional disability coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports savings for retirement. Eligibility begins after a short tenure period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Team members receive broad merchandise and custom framing discounts plus partner savings on fitness, travel, and services. Programs such as Michaels CARES and tuition assistance add wellbeing and development support.
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What We Do
The Michaels Companies, Inc. is North America's largest specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for Makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. The Company owns and operates more than 1,200 stores in 49 states and Canada. Additionally, the Company serves customers through Michaels.com, consumercrafts.com and aaronbrothers.com. The Michaels Companies, Inc., also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of high quality custom and specialty framing merchandise, and Darice, a premier wholesale distributor in the craft, gift and decor industry.
