Associate Accountant

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.
• 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.
• Maintains and resolves help desk accounting questions.
• 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

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options
• 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
• 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