Senior Capital Accountant | MAA Corporate Office

MAA•Germantown, TN

About The Position

The Senior Capital Accountant performs intermediate accounting duties related to fixed assets and accounting standards, with responsibility for capital accounting compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role handles fixed-asset reporting and accounting, including month-end close, analysis, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliation of the fixed asset sub-ledger. It also researches and analyzes capital projects, primarily construction and development projects, and collaborates with cross-functional teams on asset information and issues. The position reports to the Director of Capital Accounting and supports audits, team members, and training of new colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to embody and reinforce MAA’s values: appreciating individual 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, business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in an accounting-related field.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP and fixed-asset accounting.
Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and ability to apply GAAP to complex transactions.
High-level analytical and critical-thinking skills, including identifying trends and discrepancies.
Accuracy and diligence with quantitative data and financial calculations.
Customer-service orientation and ability to support internal clients effectively and efficiently.
Ability to communicate complex financial and asset information to non-financial teams.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to train and mentor less experienced peers.
Ability to apply critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving methods.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of and ability to operate accounting software applications such as Yardi.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion.

Nice To Haves

Yardi experience.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Real estate construction accounting experience.
Sage Premier Depreciation experience.

Responsibilities

Complete month-end close responsibilities.
Perform advanced capital account analysis and prepare journal entries requiring detailed analysis and understanding.
Coordinate accurate capitalization, depreciation, and asset disposals in compliance with company fixed-asset tracking policies.
Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger.
Use professional judgment to analyze capital projects and ensure compliance with capitalization policies.
Complete high-level projects requiring research, analysis, and professional judgment, primarily for construction and development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate asset information and advise on asset-related issues.
Support audits by providing data and documentation.
Support team members with capital-related inquiries and train new team members on fundamental procedural expectations.
Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.