Accounts Payable Coordinator

Cortland; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland in Atlanta, GA is hiring an Accounts Payable Coordinator to efficiently manage, organize, and pay invoices in a timely fashion. You will control the purse strings, review invoices, and run weekly check payments while providing status updates to colleagues.

You will enter and process weekly employee expense reports, reconcile vendor statements, and assemble monthly bank reconciliations. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred, or at least 2 years relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of accounting rules
• Strong organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Control the purse strings at Cortland, review and pay invoices, and handle weekly check runs
• Enthusiastically provide status information to colleagues and support efficient operations by paying owed sums on timely basis
• Enter, review, and process weekly employee expense report
• Methodically organize mountains of paperwork into systematized files
• Carefully review all payable batches for accuracy and maintain all payable files
• Record routine documents into our system, including incoming payment statements, receipts, paid utility documents, outgoing checks, and wires
• Generate AP progress reports and keep and share an accurate, highly-detailed history of all your activities
• Prepare 1099 forms for all the independent contractors you're responsible for paying
• Reconcile vendor statements and complete necessary administrative documents to resolve any discrepancies
• Assemble monthly bank reconciliations and manage paperwork supporting that process

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

2+ years relevant experience

Job description

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. Role Overview As an Accounts Payable Coordinator, you are responsible for efficiently managing, organizing, and paying all applicable invoices in a timely fashion.

• Control the purse strings at Cortland, review and pay invoices, and handle weekly check runs
• Enthusiastically provide status information to colleagues and support efficient operations by paying owed sums on timely basis
• Enter, review, and process weekly employee expense report
• Methodically organize mountains of paperwork into systematized files
• Carefully review all payable batches for accuracy and maintain all payable files
• Record routine documents into our system, including incoming payment statements, receipts, paid utility documents, outgoing checks, and wires
• Generate AP progress reports and keep and share an accurate, highly-detailed history of all your activities
• Prepare 1099 forms for all the independent contractors you're responsible for paying
• Reconcile vendor statements and complete necessary administrative documents to resolve any discrepancies
• Assemble monthly bank reconciliations and manage paperwork supporting that process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred, or at least 2 years relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of accounting rules
• Strong organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

About Cortland

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio. Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.

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