Capital Accounting Supervisor | MAA Memphis Corporate Office

MAA • Germantown, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Accounting Supervisor reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting and supervises the daily activities of the Capital Accounting team. The role oversees the Company’s fixed asset and project accounting processes, including project tracking, capital expenditures, fixed asset accounting, and related reporting. It supports the development, interpretation, and application of fixed asset policies and provides guidance to accounting staff and operational teams to help ensure compliance with Company policies and U.S. GAAP.

The successful candidate is expected to embody and reinforce MAA’s Core Values: appreciating each individual’s uniqueness; communicating openly and with integrity; embracing opportunities; and doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Four years of progressive experience in fixed asset accounting, capital accounting, project accounting, or related corporate accounting functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in fixed asset accounting principles, capitalization policies, depreciation methodologies, and U.S. GAAP.
• Extensive knowledge of fixed asset accounting, project accounting, capitalization policies, depreciation methodologies, and GAAP.
• General understanding of internal controls, audit requirements, and financial reporting processes.
• Leadership and management skills to supervise, coach, and develop team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Technical expertise with Sage Fixed Assets, Yardi Voyager, or comparable fixed asset and ERP systems.
• Process improvement knowledge and skills to identify opportunities and implement best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading, training, mentoring, and/or supervising accounting staff.
• Experience with fixed asset systems such as Sage Fixed Assets, Yardi, or similar enterprise accounting platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the Capital Accounting team’s day-to-day activities, including workload management, training, coaching, and performance development.
• Oversee the fixed asset subledger and related accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of fixed asset records and reporting.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes involving capital expenditures, construction-in-progress (CIP), fixed assets, depreciation, and disposals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for fixed asset and capital project accounting inquiries from accounting and operational teams.
• Evaluate project expenditures to ensure appropriate capitalization and compliance with Company capitalization policies.
• Maintain and administer Sage Fixed Assets or a successor fixed asset system, including asset additions, modifications, retirements, and depreciation processing.
• Ensure effective internal controls over fixed assets and capital projects are maintained and documented.
• Perform account reconciliations and detailed analyses related to fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, CIP, and capital expenditures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager