Technical Accounting Specialist

Sun Communities•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Technical Accounting Specialist supports the Accounting team in technical accounting analysis, implementation of new accounting standards, and acquisitions. This role assists in ensuring compliance with guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board under United States generally accepted accounting principles and accounting pronouncements issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The Technical Accounting Specialist has the opportunity to build on technical accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills, supports training on accounting policies and procedures across teams, and collaborates with senior leadership to address complex accounting matters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Preferred)
2 years in experience researching, concluding upon, and documenting accounting issues (Required)
3 years in of public accounting or industry experience (Required)
Strong knowledge of United States generally accepted accounting principles
Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have a valid driver's license
Required Certifications/Licensures:(Certified Public Accountant (CPA))

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides technical accounting support and guidance for complex business transactions such as quarterly long-lived impairment analyses, asset acquisitions/business combinations and lease accounting.
Works on special projects and evaluates the appropriate accounting treatment for various strategic initiatives and unique business situations.
Researches, interprets, and documents all new accounting standards to determine the accounting and financial reporting impact to the company.
Interacts with accounting consultants and external auditors on technical accounting matters to ensure agreement on appropriate accounting conclusions.
Builds and maintains relationships with key external parties including internal and external auditors.
Supports the preparation and review of financial statement disclosures.
Identifies process improvements in the accounting process and plays a key role in current improvement initiatives.
Prepares month-end journal entries and supporting documents to ensure accuracy.
Assists senior management with addressing issues and/or questions related to the monthly financial operating results and provides analysis of actual versus budget variances.
Performs ad hoc analysis to support the monthly management reporting process; develops and enforces internal controls over financial reporting.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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
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