Senior Property Accountant at Sun Communities in Southfield, Michigan

Job Description:

Main Office (MOS)




OVERVIEW
Senior Property Accountants partner with the Regional Vice Presidents to 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. They also assist the Property Accounting Supervisor with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintenance of corporate general ledger, and preparation and/or analysis of special reports. They review the work of Associate Accountants and participate in training of new staff and members of operations.




JOB DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes financial results from field operations.
• Ensures proper accounting of all operating functions impacting property P&L.
• Uses Data Analytics and Business Intelligence took to drive automation and efficiency.
• Reviews monthly reconciliations and tasks assigned to Associate Accountants, offering assistance where needed.
• Assists Property Accounting Supervisor in training of new staff.
• Trains the field in certain areas of expertise, such as the use of various systems, accruals, and capex requests.
• Verifies accuracy of transactions completed by Community/Resort Managers by reviewing End of Month property reports. Prepares adjusting journal entries for each community/resort to ensure financial statements accurately reflect operations.
• Assists Regional Vice President with addressing issues and/or questions related to the monthly financial operating results of each community/resort and provides analysis of actual vs. budget variances.
• 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.
• Reviews and approves all Accounts Payable invoices for appropriate GL coding and proper GAAP accounting treatment.
• Prepares work papers for quarterly reviews and annual audits as assigned.
• Performs complex multi-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data.
• Performs complex analytics for Property Accounting needs (e.g. big data analytics, trends analysis, dashboard reporting, root cause analysis).
• Takes an active lead in coordinating accounting-related matters within Accounting and other departments and identifies procedures to accommodate growth and new business.
• Direct support on designing new processes and standardizing templates and desk procedures to the Property Accounting Team.
• Establishes, leads, or serves on committees to help resolve issues. Produces written procedures on the new policies and trains the affected team members.
• Assists Property Accounting Supervisor with corporate GL maintenance and preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Works with Debt and Investor Relations to resolve property level inquiries.
• Reviews and identifies other accruals on a proactive basis.
• Completes return on investment analysis for expansion jobs.
• Reviews community activity, understands and supports preparation of capex requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
• 3 years experience in a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure.
• 2 years experience booking accruals, reviewing financial results, and providing explanations for variances.
• Knowledge of advanced bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excelled computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to use email and internet.
• Ability to follow complex verbal and written instructions.

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 with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes
• 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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Southfield, MI, US


Employment Type: Regular


Classification: Full Time


Job Reference: 130733



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