Bookkeeper

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. 

Primary focus of the Bookkeeper Role with TMO Corporate Finance is Accounts Payable. The Bookkeeper will have a strong emphasis on process improvement and supporting workflow
automation. The goal is to free up capacity and in time, provide opportunities to deepen experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and reconciliation.

1. Full Cycle Accounts Payable:

• Prepare and process check requests; initiate and prepare check runs (daily/weekly)
• Assist with implementation of Bulk ACH payment and other technology enhancements
• Receive, review for back up, gl coding and proper approvals
• Review and audit expense reports
• Maintain Vendor records and reconcile vendor inquiries
• Process checks, ACH’s, record transfers, and credit card payments
• Initiate wire payment requests; record electronic payment; distribute support to Accounts Receivable for Sister Company transfers.
• Match invoices to checks with remittances and responsible for mailing
• Paid bill filing
• Resolve check issues on banking platform and in Real Page.

2. Treasury:

• Prepare funding requests for negative accounts
• Incoming wires:  Print report from banking platform and prepare folder for CFO/Controller to code transaction.  Obtain support for transaction.
• Verify wire instructions; provide wire instructions as requested.
• Set up employees for ACH reimbursement of expense reports
• Assist with resolving bank reconciliation issues
• Assist with opening new bank accounts

Required Experience: 2 to 3 years current and related accounts payable, accounting or bookkeeping experience required

Required Education/Training: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years recent experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting Environment

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent Time Management skills; must be well organized
• Strong accounting aptitude
• Ability to work in multiple systems and platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office & Google Chrome environment
• Ability to problem solve and work independently
• Ability to multitask and handle high volume
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic
• Effective team player; must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively

Salary Range Information

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a 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, and so much more:

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!