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Associate Accountant

Job in Southfield, Oakland County, Michigan, 48076, USA
Listing for: Sun Communities
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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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.

Job Duties
  • Analyzes and reconciles 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. (Essential)
  • 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. (Essential)
  • Monitors and resolves help desk accounting questions. (Essential)
  • 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.
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
  • In lieu of the above education requirements, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
  • 2 years of experience in a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure (Required)
  • 6 months of experience booking accruals, reviewing financial results, and providing explanations for variances (Required)
  • Good analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals including debits, credits, and accruals
  • Benefits

    At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded, and transformed. We prioritize our team members and offer interesting work, growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and learning. In return, we provide competitive pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility.

    • Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options
    • Dental and Vision Plans
    • On-Site Fitness Center
    • 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
    • Vacation RV Site Discounts
    • Team Member Perks & Discounts
    • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave
    • Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, personal, sick, bereavement, and jury duty pay

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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