Accounting Assistant II

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.

This position performs a variety of duties which involve basic accounting and bookkeeping principles.

• Reconcile or note and report discrepancies found in records
• Assist in approval of wires, ach & bank transfers
• Process Annual Business Reports
• Reconciliation of monthly operating bank statements
• Prepare and post Journal entries
• Research & correct bank discrepancies
• Obtain quarterly bank ratings from financial institutes
• Assist other team members when needed
• Assist accounting department staff with various projects
• Process requisitions, payments, receipts and other necessary accounting activities, which may include accounts payable and receivable.
• Track and Log Audited Financial Statements
• Verify Checks with banks and check cashing locations
• Look up and print cancelled checks for accountants, billing and accounts payable
• Send/ Receive Mail
• Type, Fax, Scan & File Correspondence
• Answer general questions and requests

Required Experience: 
2-4 years’ experience in an Accounting/Clerical position or in a related area.
Preferably some accounting background

Required Education/Training: 
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills and Abilities: 
Candidate must possess strong written and verbal communication skills. He or She should be professional, motivated, highly organized and able to work well alone or with a team. He or she should be able to follow instructions and be adept at general office skills such as typing and filing.
Working knowledge of MS Excel and Word required.
Knowledge of AS400, Realpage & QuickBooks not required but useful.

Working Conditions: 

Office environment

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.  We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. 

• 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.  To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 

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