Capital Accountant | Confidential Client Memphis Corporate Office
The Capital Accountant is responsible for managing capital accounting functions related to fixed assets and ensuring compliance with GAAP. This role involves month-end close activities, recording financial transactions, fixed asset tracking, and performing capital account analysis while supporting internal clients and collaborating within a team environment at Confidential Client's Memphis Corporate Office.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a Capital Accountant to support capital accounting and fixed-asset processes. This is an entry-level to early-career accounting role focused on accurate recordkeeping, month-end close tasks, and adherence to GAAP.
- Complete month-end close responsibilities related to capital and fixed-asset accounts
- Record and maintain daily capital financial transactions, including general ledger journal entries
- Assist in tracking fixed assets and perform depreciation, retirement, and disposal entries
- Perform in-process capital account analysis and reconcile accounts
- Complete assigned projects requiring research, analysis, and professional judgment
- Resolve internal and external capital inquiries and support audit requests
- Maintain documentation and fixed-asset schedules to ensure compliance and transparency
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 1–3 years of accounting experience
- Foundational knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Preferred
- Experience with Yardi or other accounting/property software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis and reporting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of core accounting principles and GAAP
- Accuracy and diligence in processing transactions and reconciling accounts
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Customer-service orientation to support internal clients effectively
- Good written and verbal communication for collaboration across teams
- Beginner to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate discretion
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds
- Work in a professional office environment using standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets)
Compensation & Employment Type
- Estimated compensation: $78,985 per year (estimated)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Hickory Hill, TN (on-site / local to Hickory Hill area)
Confidential Client welcomes applicants who meet the qualifications above and who will represent the organization’s values with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to accurate financial reporting.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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