Job Description

Associate Accountants prepare, review, and reconcile financial information for assigned communities/resorts. They complete adjusting journal entries to the general ledger to ensure the financial statements accurately reflect operations for each community/resort. Associate Accountants also assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintenance of the general ledger, and preparation and/or analysis of special reports.

Job Duties

Analyzes and reconciles the activities in certain balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, accrued receivables/payables and other assets/liabilities. Prepares adjusting journal entries and schedules as needed. (Essential)
Performs complex, multi-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data; presents data in a meaningful format for others in the company to use. (Essential)
Monitors and resolves help desk accounting questions. (Essential)
Provides coverage for Property Accountants during times of absence.
Creates written procedures on new processes or policies.
Assists with the maintenance of the corporate general ledger and preparation of consolidated financial statements.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
2 years in experience in a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure (Required)
6 months in experience booking accruals, reviewing financial results, and providing explanations for variances (Required)
Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excelled computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals including debits, credits, and accruals

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
On-Site Fitness Center
Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Identity Theft Insurance
Legal Assistance Plan
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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About Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors

About Us:

Sun Communities and Sun Outdoors are the nation's premier provider of manufactured home communities and RV resorts. To find out more about what we have to offer, visit a community near you or contact us.

Our Culture:

We have built our culture around a simple customer service philosophy: The Golden Rule. We treat others the way we want to be treated. Our team is considered one of our most valuable assets, and we ensure we offer a fun and rewarding workplace!

We are committed to the encouragement of personal growth and are pleased to offer opportunities for advancement to qualified individuals. Our formal training programs, on-the-job training activities, and customized development plans help support team members to accomplish their goals.

Accolades:

We've been ranked as a “Top 100 Workplace” by the Detroit Free Press for the past 11 consecutive years. We were also recognized as one of Fortune's Best Places to Work in Real Estate in 2022!

Industry

Real Estate & Property

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

Southfield, MI

Year Founded

1975

Website

suncommunities.com

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