Senior Capital Accountant | MAA Corporate Office

MAA; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MAA is seeking a Senior Capital Accountant to report to the Director of Capital Accounting. The role focuses on GAAP-compliant capital accounting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals, with oversight of the fixed asset sub-ledger and month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in accounting, deep GAAP knowledge, and experience with real estate asset management and depreciation tools such as Yardi or Sage Premier.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with capital projects, capitalization policies, and asset accounting processes.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends and ensure accuracy in financial data.
• Ability to communicate complex asset information to non-financial teams.

Responsibilities

• Completes month-end close responsibilities.
• Engages in advanced capital account analysis and journal entries.
• Coordinate accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposals of assets.
• Reconciles the fixed asset sub-ledger.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure asset information accuracy.
• Supports audits by providing data and documentation.
• Trains new team members on key capital accounting procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Fixed asset accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field

Tools

Yardi

Sage Premier Depreciation

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job SummaryThe 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 individualCommunicating openly and with integrityEmbracing opportunitiesDoing the right thing at the right time for the right reasonsDuties and ResponsibilitiesCompletes 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.Required QualificationsBachelor’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.Preferred QualificationsYardi experience preferredIntermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel preferredReal estate construction accounting experience preferredSage Premier Depreciation experience preferredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesComprehensive understanding of accounting principles to apply GAAP to complex transactionsHigh-level analytical and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to identify trends and discrepanciesStrong accuracy and diligence with quantitative data and financial calculationsCustomer service orientation to provide effective and efficient support to internal clientsAbility to effectively communicate complex financial and asset information to non-financial teamsIntermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)Skill and ability to train and mentor less experienced peersSkill in applying critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving methodsSkilled in prioritizing multiple tasks to meet deadlinesKnowledge and ability to operate accounting software applications (e.g., Yardi)Ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain appropriate discretionPhysical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.DisclaimerPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.