Accounts Payable Coordinator

Cortland; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

At Cortland in Atlanta, GA, we operate with a forward-thinking approach to real estate and empower top talent to deliver results in a high-performance environment.

The Accounts Payable Coordinator will manage invoices, process payments, reconcile statements, and maintain accurate files to ensure timely, compliant financial operations across Cortland's accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting rules.
• Strong organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review and pay invoices and manage weekly check runs.
• Provide status updates to colleagues and support timely payments.
• Process weekly employee expense reports.
• Organize paperwork into systematic files.
• Review payable batches for accuracy and maintain files.
• Record routine documents and outgoing payments in the system.
• Generate AP progress reports and maintain detailed activity history.
• Prepare 1099 forms for independent contractors.
• Reconcile vendor statements and assist with related administration.
• Assemble monthly bank reconciliations and supporting documents.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

2+ years relevant accounting 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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Cortland is a drug‑free workplace.

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