Senior Accountant

About the role

Milhaus is an award-winning, mixed-use development, construction, and property management company that specializes in Class A, urban, multifamily residential buildings. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Milhaus is comprised of inspired and industrious individuals who are passionate about the development of mixed-use and multifamily communities. We provide exceptional customer experiences and create solutions for neighborhoods that positively impact communities by providing unparalleled expertise in real estate, investment, development, construction and management.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of accounting for various development and construction projects that are part of the Milhaus portfolio. They will review, maintain and analyze the general ledger financial statements for assigned projects and their related debt and/or equity partners. They will team closely with development and construction staff, and other internal stakeholders to provide accurate financial reporting packages each month for their assigned projects. They will exhibit strong accounting, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information and prepare journal entries
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Monitor and ensure the maintenance of accounting control procedures
• Prepare monthly financial statement packages
• Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide recommendations and implement solutions
• Participate in evaluating, defining, documenting and maintaining accounting processes and procedures
• Prepare project cash flow projections
• Partner with Development, Construction, and Finance to provide accurate and timely response to owner or lender requests for financial information
• Monitor project cash balances and ensure that required reserves are maintained
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenue and expense
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Compile financial data for bank reporting and external audits
• Other accounting projects as assigned

Requirements

• Three to five years of Accounting experience required
• Experience in real estate, development, or construction industry preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn accounting software
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting required
• Strong communication and teaming skills. Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• A proven work history of managing multiple deadlines, offering exemplary customer service and teamwork characteristics with customers, project personnel and coworkers
• CPA preferred but not required

Benefits

• Health, Vision, & Dental insurance
• HSA account with employer match of $600/FSA for dependent care
• Short-Term Disability
• Company Paid Long-Term leave
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• 4 weeks accrued PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 30% discounts on apartments
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement
• Wellness Bucks Program
• Wellness Program and Competitions
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• More!