Corporate Accountant

About Mills PropertiesMills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 34 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO – and growing. Our success is rooted in the hard work and unfaltering dedication of our team members. Driven by our mission of providing the setting for living life’s best moments, we desire to see our team members excel and leave work every day with a sense of pride and accomplishment.Mills Properties Core ValuesAct Like an OwnerFind a Better WayGo the Extra MilePay it ForwardAchieve TogetherWe invest heavily in our team members with our Total Rewards Package. We are proud to share Mills Properties has been recognized as a 2025-2026 Top Employee Benefits Award Winner. This includes both Missouri and National recognition in the areas of medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexibility and time off, retirement and other supplemental benefits. Additionally, Mills Properties was recently named a 2026 National Apartment Association Top Employer, further reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace for our team members.Our Total Rewards Package IncludesBase Pay – Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll scheduleIncentive Pay – KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay – all for eligible team members onlyBenefits – Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance ProgramRetirement Contributions – 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributionsHealth Savings Account HSA – Employer contributionsPaid Time Off (PTO) – Vacation, sick time, and personal days (Accrue 18 days first year). Active military team members are also provided up to five (5) paid workdays per calendar year for military training, drill, or related short-term service obligationsPaid Holidays – Thirteen paid holidays per yearProfessional Development – Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plansDiscounts – 20% housing discount (*select communities)Pet Insurance - Discounted optionsTeam Member Assistance Fund – For team member qualifying events when criteria is metVacation Travel Incentive Program – travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reachedStipends – Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team membersOther Perks and Allowances – Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary giftsMills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.About The RoleThe Corporate Accountant plays a key role in managing financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls within the organization. This role ensures accurate month-end close processes, statutory reporting, and financial integrity across the business.This role will report to the Director of Property Accounting with the Finance team at the Mills Properties home office location in St. Louis, MOKey ResponsibilitiesPay based on experiencePreparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.Managing general ledger reconciliations and journal entries.Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain monthly account analysis.Supporting month-end and year-end close processes.Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.Coordinating with auditors and providing required documentationImproving financial reporting processes and internal controls.Manage corporate bank accounts by monitoring daily balances, recording cash-related transactions, and completing monthly bank reconciliations.Approve, post and commit payables weekly.Prepare and assist with corporate bill backs to management entities Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.Compliance with company accounting standards and policies.Efficiency in processing payables and reconciling accounts.Responsiveness and support to internal and external clients.Contribution to process improvement initiatives.Required Skills & CompetenciesIntermediate Excel skills (Pivot tables, lookups, etc).Experience with Yardi or similar ERP systems preferredStrong attention to detail and analytical thinkingFamiliarity with corporate tax principles and reportingCompelling communicator at all levels (including C-level) with the ability to convey ideas and concepts concisely through interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple prioritiesWhat You NeedA bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related fieldStrong financial acumen and a thorough understanding of GAAP3+ years of professional accounting experienceAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentMills Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.This description is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.