Senior Property AccountantMain Office (MOS)At Sun, we recognize that diversity fosters innovation. Apply now to join a company with an inclusive environment where you canbe yourself and thrive!OVERVIEWSenior 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 DUTIESReviews 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.REQUIREMENTSBachelor'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.BENEFITSAt 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 familyComprehensive Dental and Vision PlansOn-Site Fitness Center with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness ClassesVoluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsLife, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent LifeShort and Long-Term Disability Coverage401(k) Plan with Sun matching contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramIdentity Theft InsuranceLegal Assistance PlanPet InsuranceTuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal educationVacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nationTeam Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and moreUp to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a childPaid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury dutyApply for a Corporate Headquarters (HQ)position, located in theMetro Detroit, Michiganmarket today.Join ourTalent Community ( and exploreCorporate Headquarters jobsat Sun Communities.ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCEIf you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an online application, please contact us at (844) SUN-4343. Alternatively, an email may be sent to "Applicant Accommodation" should be included in the subject line of the email.Please note that this phone number and email address are only for those individuals who would like to request an accommodation to apply for a job.California Team Member Privacy NoticeSouthfield, MI, USEmployment Type: RegularClassification: Full TimeJob Reference: 130733