Associate Accountant
Sun Communities • Southfield, Michigan • Full Time
Posted on Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Job Summary
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 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. (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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
- 2 years in experience in a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure (Required)
- 6 months in 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
- Excelled computer 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 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 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
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