Development CapEx Analyst

The Development CapEx Analyst will analyze development spend against budgets and forecasts and assist with variance reports for senior management. This individual is responsible for processing invoices and PayApps related to development CapEx projects, and will work stakeholders on the construction team as well as 3rd party vendors to ensure the invoices are processed correctly and within budget.

JOB DUTIES

• Analyzes and processes invoices and PayApps related to development and acquisition projects including coding of all payments in accounting system.
• Assist with vendor set-ups and vendor changes as needed.
• Performs complex, multi-entity tasks that involve research and reconciliation of accounting data.
• Managing and coordinating issues and/or questions related to the monthly financial operating results and providing analyses of actual vs. budget variances.
• Preparing and processing wire transfers and ACH payments as needed.
• Reviewing and analyzing financial results related to development capital improvement projects.
• Verifying accuracy of transactions related to development capital improvement projects; submitting recommendations to construction and Sun Accounting related to adjusting journal entries to ensure financial statements accurately reflect operations.
• Taking an active and leading role in coordinating accounting-related matters with Accounting / FP&A and other departments and identifying procedures to help improve company invoice processing and forecasting process.
• Assisting management in evaluating current construction related payables processing and reporting and assist with producing written procedures on policies improvements and train affected team members.
• Assisting with bond payment initiations and related tracking.
• Performing complex, multi-entity tasks involving accounting data research and reconciliation.
• Preparing various weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field (Required)
• 1 year booking accruals, reviewing financial results, and providing explanations for variances
• 2 years a staff accountant role, preferably in a multi-entity organizational structure
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong 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 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 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