Senior Property Accountant I

Sares Regis Corporate Office•Phoenix, AZ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

SRG Residential/Milhaus is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The Accountant is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to analyze financial information, create and maintain periodic reporting, prepare general and standard journal entries, maintain fixed assets, assist in annual budgeting, and prepare standard accounting and financial reports for third party clients. The company is a premier third-party multifamily property management firm committed to creating exceptional communities for residents, clients, and team members. SRG Residential merged with Milhaus in June 2026, and the combined organization manages approximately 50,000 apartment homes across more than 20 states. They are ranked among the nation's Top 35 Apartment Managers by NMHC.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the application and usage of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
One to three years of related experience, preferably with a multi-family property management company.
Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and property management (e.g., Yardi, PayScan, MRI, One Site) programs to complete required reports.
Working knowledge of email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Preparation and distribution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information to lenders/owners.
Prepare and monitor monthly accruals and adjust when needed.
Assist Accounting Manager with bank reconciliation and financial reviews for third party clients.
Reviews, reconciles, and audits accounting records of receipts, disbursements, and encumbrances to ensure fiscal accuracy and control.
Review budget to actual variances and research/record correcting journal entries for account discrepancies, as needed.
Record and reconcile Balance Sheet activity.
Maintain fixed asset system, including posting monthly journal entries to record depreciation/amortization.
Performs bank reconciliations and wire transfers for deposit.
Monitor cash balances to ensure funds are sufficient to meet ongoing operational needs and provide updates to appropriate personnel as cash needs arise in a timely manner.
Ensure lenders payments, property taxes, and other taxes are recorded accurately and processed timely.
Review and approve assigned property invoices.
Mentor and train accounting personnel.
Ensure customer satisfaction by responding to requests from owners, business leaders, operations’ team members, and others related to financial reports, statements, and other accounting related items
Prepare/record opening/closing entries for acquisitions and dispositions.
Identifies opportunities and areas for improvement, and offers suggestions and/or implements procedures, processes, or tools that improve efficiency and productivity.
Assumes and performs other tasks as directed by any person authorized to give such instructions or assignments.