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 complexmulti-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data.
Performs complexanalytics 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 4plan optionsso 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 achild, adoption, or placement of a child
Paid Time Off including tenholidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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