Associate Accountant

Sun, Inc.•Southfield, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
2 years in experience in a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure
6 months in experience booking accruals, reviewing financial results, and providing explanations for variances
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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Monitors and resolves help desk accounting questions.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options
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
Vacation RV Site Discounts
Team Member Perks & Discounts program
Up to six weeks of paid parental leave
Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty