Senior Property Accountant

 

 

OVERVIEW

Senior Property Accountants partner with the Divisional Vice Presidents to 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. They also assist the Property Accounting Supervisor with the preparation of consolidated financial statements, maintenance of corporate general ledger, and preparation and/or analysis of special reports. They review the work of Associate Accountants and participate in training of new staff and members of operations.

JOB DUTIES

• Reviews and analyzes financial results from field operations.
• Ensures proper accounting of all operating functions impacting property P&L.
• Identifies opportunities for streamlining and improving processes; develops and implements training and communications to improve all financial aspects of property and field operations.
• Reviews monthly reconciliations and tasks assigned to Associate Accountants, offering assistance where needed.
• Assists Property Accounting Supervisor in training of new staff.
• Trains the field in certain areas of expertise, such as the use of various systems, accruals, and capex requests.
• Verifies accuracy of transactions completed by Community/Resort Managers by reviewing End of Month property reports. Prepares adjusting journal entries for each community/resort to ensure financial statements accurately reflect operations.
• Assists Divisional Vice President with addressing issues and/or questions related to the monthly financial operating results of each community/resort and provides analysis of actual vs. budget variances.
• 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.
• Reviews and approves all Accounts Payable invoices for appropriate GL coding and proper GAAP accounting treatment.
• Prepares work papers for quarterly reviews and annual audits as assigned.
• Performs complex, multi-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data.
• Takes an active lead in coordinating accounting-related matters within Accounting and other departments and identifies procedures to accommodate growth and new business.
• Establishes, leads, or serves on committees to help resolve issues. Produces written procedures on the new policies and trains the affected team members.
• Assists Property Accounting Supervisor with corporate GL maintenance and preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Works with Debt and Investor Relations to resolve property level inquiries.
• Reviews and identifies other accruals on a proactive basis.
• Completes return on investment analysis for expansion jobs.
• Reviews community activity, understands and supports preparation of capex requests.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
• 3 years experience in a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure.
• 2 years experience booking accruals, reviewing financial results, and providing explanations for variances.
• Knowledge of advanced bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Good analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excelled computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to use email and internet.
• Ability to follow complex verbal and written instructions.

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 with Free Personal Training & Group Fitness Classes
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disabili