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Capital Accountant | Confidential Client Memphis Corporate Office

Confidential Client•Real Estate & Construction
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$78,985
Hickory Hill, Tennessee
21 Hours Ago

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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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


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

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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