Corporate Accountant Mills Properties
6 St. Louis, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Pet insurance Qualifications Corporate tax expertise Bachelor's degree GAAP Accounting and finance experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description About Mills Properties Mills Properties is an award-winning property management company with 34 communities located throughout St. Louis, Kansas City and Columbia, MO
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 Values:
Act Like an Owner Find a Better Way Go the Extra Mile Pay it Forward Achieve Together We 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 Includes:
Base Pay
- Your regular salary or hourly wage, paid on our standard payroll schedule Incentive Pay
- KPI/Performance-based bonuses, maintenance emergency call back pay and multi-site support incentive pay
- all for eligible team members only Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for full time team members, Employee Assistance Program Retirement Contributions
- 401(k) employer sponsored plan and contributions Health Savings Account HSA
- Employer contributions Paid 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 obligations Paid Holidays
- Thirteen paid holidays per year Professional Development
- Training, certifications, or career development investments tailored to specific roles and development plans Discounts
- 20% housing discount (
- select communities) Pet Insurance
- Discounted options Team Member Assistance Fund
- For team member qualifying events when criteria is met Vacation Travel Incentive Program
- travel/vacation voucher for team members when key tenure milestones are reached Stipends
- Vehicle and mobile device stipends and mileage reimbursement for eligible team members Other Perks and Allowances
- Work clothing allowances, referral bonuses and team events, anniversary gifts Mills 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 role The 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, MO Pay based on experience Key Responsibilities Preparing 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 documentation Improving 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 & Competencies Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot tables, lookups, etc). Experience with Yardi or similar ERP systems preferred Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking Familiarity with corporate tax principles and reporting Compelling 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 priorities What you need A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field Strong financial acumen and a thorough understanding of GAAP 3+ years of professional accounting experience Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment Mills 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.
