Corporate Accountant

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Corporate Accountants prepare, review, and reconcile financial information for various entities. They complete adjusting journal entries to the general ledger to ensure the financial statements accurately reflect operations for each business unit. Also, they assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintenance of the corporate general ledger, and preparation and/or analysis of special reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
3 years in accounting experience
Knowledge of advanced bookkeeping principles and practices
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to follow complex verbal and written instructions
Excelled computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to use email and internet
Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

6 months in prior experience in multi-entity organizational structure

Responsibilities

Reviews financial statements to verify accuracy of transcriptions; prepares adjusting journal entries for each business unit to ensure financial statements accurately reflect operations
Assists management with addressing issues and/or questions related to the monthly financial operating results and provides analysis of actual vs. budget variances
Analyzes and reconciles the activities in balance sheet accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, accrued receivables/payables and other assets/liabilities; prepares adjusting journal entries and schedules as needed
Prepares work papers for quarterly reviews and annual audits as assigned
Performs complex, multi-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data
Assists with the maintenance of the corporate general ledger and preparation of consolidated financial statements
Prepares accounting details and supporting documents for internal/external auditors
Assists with the preparation of annual operating budgets as needed
Prepares various weekly and monthly financial reports
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