Senior Capital Accountant

MAA•Memphis, TN

32d

About The Position

The Senior Capital Accountant reports to the Director of Capital Accounting to perform intermediate accounting duties which relate to fixed assets, the largest balance sheet reporting line, and accounting standards. This position is responsible for capital accounting to ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values. Those values include: Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual Communicating openly and with integrity Embracing opportunities Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field required.
5+ years of experience in an accounting related field required.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP and fixed asset accounting required.

Nice To Haves

Yardi experience preferred
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferred
Real estate construction accounting experience preferred
Sage Premier Depreciation experience preferred
Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles to apply GAAP to complex transactions
High-level analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to identify trends and discrepancies
Strong accuracy and diligence with quantitative data and financial calculations
Customer service orientation to provide effective and efficient support to internal clients
Ability to effectively communicate complex financial and asset information to non-financial teams
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Skill and ability to train and mentor less experienced peers
Skill in applying critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving methods
Skilled in prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Knowledge and ability to operate accounting software applications (e.g., Yardi)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretion

Responsibilities

Completes month-end close responsibilities.
Engages in advanced capital account analysis and journal entries that require detailed analysis and understanding.
Coordinate accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposals of assets, ensuring compliance with company policies for the fixed asset tracking process.
Reconciles the fixed asset sub-ledger.
Utilize professional judgement to analyze capital projects, ensuring compliance with capitalization policies.
Completes high-level projects requiring research, analysis, and professional judgement, primarily for construction and development projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate asset information and advice on asset-related issues.
Support audits by providing data and documentation.
Provide support to team members on capital-related inquiries and training new team members on fundamental procedural expectations.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.