The Corporate Accountant reports to the Manager of Corporate Accounting and performs general entry-level and intermediate accounting duties that support the accurate and timely closing of the general ledger; performs accounting for corporate cash, insurance and inter-company accounts; assists other corporate accounting team members in various tasks and projects.   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

• Prepares and posts journal entries, specifically those related to cash, insurance and inter-company transactions.
• Prepares summaries of account reconciliations.
• Assists in performing reviews to ensure general ledger account balances are correct in compliance with internal controls and GAAP.
• Partners with other corporate accounting team members to successfully complete general accounting projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial, or a related field of study required
• At least one year of full-time experience in a public or corporate accounting environment required

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license preferred
• Experience with a financial software package such as Yardi preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of general accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices (including GAAP)
• Skill in working with detailed financial information
• Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Skill in researching information, drawing conclusions and providing recommendations to management

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The 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.

Disclaimer

Please 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.