Capital Accountant

The Capital Accountant reports to the Capital Accounting Manager and performs general entry-level and intermediate accounting duties which relate to fixed assets 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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches and resolves capital accounting issues by contacting on-site personnel to determine the reasons for issues and how to resolve them.

• Reviews CIP accounts and posts entries to capitalize the amounts for any completed projects.

• Tracks expenditures in Yardi; ensures all expenditures are in compliance with policies and procedures as described by GAAP.

• Verifies that capital vendors are paid properly.

• Serves internal and external customers by resolving all capital questions, requests or concerns.

• Reconciles fixed assets and general ledger.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration and two or more years of experience in an accounting related field required

Preferred Qualifications

• FAS preferred

MAA recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and outstanding advancementopportunities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package* including, but not limited to, the following:

* Apartment Discount

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

* Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay

* Life and Disability Insurance

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Adoption Reimbursement

* Opportunities for promotion and internal career advancement

*Eligibility for benefit plans and programs vary based on hours worked and length of employment.

We are committed to providing service excellence and value to those who depend on us at MAA. Our people-first approach has been transforming properties into communities and apartments into homes for over 25 years. As the largest owner-operator of multifamily apartments in the United States – we are established leaders in the real estate space – bringing tremendous opportunities to those looking to build their careers. We invite you to explore our Brighter View and find your place at MAA!

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