Staff Accountant

Mills Property Management • Brookings, SD

6d • $22

About The Position

As a Staff Accountant you will help keep our property finances running smoothly, making sure numbers are accurate and everything stays on track. From month-end close and budgets to audits and day-to-day transactions, this role touches all the key pieces of the accounting cycle. You’ll work closely with a supportive team to solve problems, keep things organized, and help deliver reliable financial insights.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• 3-5 Years of computer experience –including but not limited to, Windows OS, Outlook, Word, Excel

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly journal entries for depreciation, taxes, and prepaid insurance
• Review assigned financial statements for accuracy
• Assist with month-end closing transactions
• Prepare and review property budgets, including affordable housing program budgets
• Prepare audit work papers and year-end property financial tie-outs
• Assist with posting and depositing rents, security deposit returns, and monthly collections reporting and follow up
• Assist with initiating and balancing monthly EFT’s
• Process invoices, recurring property payables, and resident utility allowances as assigned
• Manage owner funds and handle reserve withdrawals and management fee payments as needed
• Serve as point of contact for YARDI software, including troubleshooting, property setup and vendor setup
• Support HOA accounting service agreements, including monthly financials, homeowner correspondence, and onboarding new homeowners
• Prepare financials for association meetings and other internal reporting as requested
• Create receipts for HAP and RD payments
• Prepare request to withdraw from reserves for affordable projects
• Assist with preparation of audit work papers for properties after year end
• Participate in the reconsideration committee as part of the tenant screening process
• Collaborate with other accounting staff on projects and provide support as needed
• Bill Home Services invoices as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with Company Contribution
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• Wellness Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees