Corporate Accountant

Overview

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.

Job Duties

Reviews financial statements to verify accuracy of transcriptions; prepares adjusting journal entries for each business unit to ensure financial statements accurately reflect operations (Essential)

Assists management with addressing issues and/or questions related to the monthly financial operating results and provides analysis of actual vs. budget variances (Essential)

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 (Essential)

Prepares work papers for quarterly reviews and annual audits as assigned (Essential)

Performs complex, multi-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data (Essential)

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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)

3 years in accounting experience (Required)

6 months in prior experience in multi-entity organizational structure (Preferred)

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

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 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 Sun 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

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