Financial Reporting Analyst: SEC & GAAP Focus

Sun Communities, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical and Prescription

Dental and Vision Plans

On-Site Fitness Center

401(k) with Sun matching

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Sun Communities seeks a Financial Reporting Analyst to support the Director of Financial Reporting in preparing internal and external management reports, consolidations, and SEC filings. You will assist in reconciling the general ledger and preparing supporting documents for external audits.

The role involves reviewing US GAAP guidance, ensuring timely submissions of 8-Ks, 10-Ks, and proxy materials, and contributing to accuracy across financial disclosures and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years experience with general ledger, financial statements, and analytics.
• 6 months experience preparing 10-Ks and 10-Qs preferred.
• 6 months real estate experience preferred.
• 6 months experience with Workiva preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handles accounting journal entries and financial analytics for various specialized areas (Essential)
• Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts, prepares supporting work papers for the external audit, and follows-up on outstanding issues (Essential)
• Prepares various monthly internal reports (Essential)
• Performs various tasks related to the consolidation of subsidiary financial statements (Essential)
• Assists in the preparation and timely submission of required SEC filings (8-Ks, 10-Ks and proxy) and supplemental reporting/press releases
• Assists in researching accounting regulations and SEC disclosure requirements; provides technical accounting consultation to internal team members regarding US GAAP and practical implementation thereof
• Assists in the administration of stock compensation programs
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Sun Communities seeks a Financial Reporting Analyst to support the Director of Financial Reporting in preparing internal and external management reports, consolidations, and SEC filings. You will assist in reconciling the general ledger and preparing supporting documents for external audits.

The role involves reviewing US GAAP guidance, ensuring timely submissions of 8-Ks, 10-Ks, and proxy materials, and contributing to accuracy across financial disclosures and reporting processes.