Staff Accountant - Atlanta, GA

Cortland; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortland is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to support the accuracy and efficiency of accounting and financial reporting. You will maintain general ledger accounts, perform analyses, and contribute to month-end, year-end, and audit activities.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, AR/billing support, fixed assets, and cross-functional collaboration to drive accurate reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in corporate, real estate, construction, or a related accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner across functions.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close with financial reports, analyses, and schedules to ensure timely reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments per GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain general ledger accounts, conduct balance sheet reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage accounts receivable activities, invoicing, collections, and aging reporting; collaborate with stakeholders.
• Administer fixed asset accounting, depreciation, dispositions, and related reconciliations; support month-end/year-end close.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve payment issues and assist with audit deliverables.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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 the Corporate Staff Accountant, you'll support the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of Cortland's accounting and financial reporting processes. You'll maintain general ledger accounts, perform financial analyses and reconciliations, record complex transactions, and contribute to timely month-end, year-end, and audit activities.

Financial Reporting & General Accounting

• Support the monthly close process by preparing financial reports, analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments for complex accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Perform account analyses and maintain assigned general ledger accounts, ensuring balances are accurate, properly supported, and reconciled.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and resolve discrepancies proactively.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

• Manage customer billing and accounts receivable activities to support accurate invoicing, timely collections, and the integrity of outstanding receivable balances.
• Monitor aging reports, identify collection risks, and partner with stakeholders to resolve outstanding balances.

Fixed Assets & Close Activities

• Administer fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and related reconciliations.
• Execute month-end and year-end close responsibilities, ensuring all required entries, analyses, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule.

Business Partnership & Audit Support

• Serve as a trusted resource for accounting-related questions, ad hoc reporting, and cross-functional initiatives that support business objectives.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to research and resolve payment issues, including payment inquiries, stop payments, stale-dated checks, and vendor account discrepancies.
• Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, gathering documentation, responding to requests, and assisting with audit deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in corporate, real estate, construction, or a related accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner across functions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.

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.

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.

Cortland is a drug-free workplace.

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