Intro

At Cortland, you map the story of your success. We don't adhere to the status quo, we love outside industry perspective, and we thrive on exploring possibilities and reimagining solutions. As an innovative leader in multifamily, our high performance continues to drive exponential growth – and we invite you to join us on our journey towards real estate excellence. With tools and guidance to sharpen your skills, you can forge your own career path, love what you do, and let it show.

Job Overview

As a Senior Property Accountant, you will ensure all transactions related to your portfolio of Taxable REIT Subsidiary (TRS) entities and their underlying properties are recorded accurately and reported on a timely basis.

Roles You Will Play

The Closer

• Post monthly and annual close activities for a portfolio of TRS entities and their underlying properties, including the preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and cash account reconciliations
• Thoroughly review all financials and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting

The Task Master

• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure financials are in adherence to REIT compliance
• Identify areas in which training is needed to promote positive performance behaviors and then collaborate with the REIT Compliance team to develop the training materials
• Assist the Assistant Property Controller with various ad hoc requests and projects as identified by upper management

The Impact You Can Make

• Investors, colleagues, and partners alike have absolute confidence in our financial statements because of your leadership, adherence to accounting rules and company policy, and precise attention to detail
• Proactively handling potential closing challenges is your superpower — other staff accountants’ model themselves after you
• You have a knack for communicating with a wide range of roles and personalities – everyone always knows what’s going on and is on the same page

Building Blocks of Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or 5 years in the Commercial or Multi-Family Real Estate Accounting industry
• CPA or MBA a plus
• Real estate experience is preferred
• Understanding of GAAP accounting and proficiency in a general ledger accounting software id required
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving skills, and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills that will allow you to interact with team members across all areas of the company
• Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; OneSite experience preferred

Outro

At Cortland, we create, reimagine, and manage apartment communities for residents nationwide. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, we have communities and regional offices all over the country, as well as overseas. From product design and procurement to general contracting and property management, we do it all – to make sure our communities are the perfect setting for living life to its fullest.

Our success is fueled by our belief in a better life – where hospitality is always a given, each detail is worth a second thought, and every open door is a new opportunity to go beyond expectations. We come to work every day to create possibilities for people – possibilities that translate into superior living spaces and experiences designed to inspire our residents, associates, and investors to live a better life focused on what matters most to them.Cortland is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud to support and celebrate diversity in the workplace. We are committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation or assistance with the application process and/or using our website, please email talentresources@cortland.com or call 404.965.3988. Cortland is a drug-free workplace. Cortland participates in e-verify to verify the employment status of all persons hired to work in the United States.