Cortland Partners is hiring: Corporate Staff Accountant - Atlanta, GA in Atlanta

Intro

At Cortland Partners, 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 Staff Accountant, you ensure proper efficiencies applicable to accounting practices and processes for the Corporate Accountant department as well as work closely with other team members within the department and the company to obtain and/or provide timely financial information. Here are the roles you will play:

Roles You Will Play

The Creator

* Prepare journal entries

* Prepare bank reconciliations monthly, ensuring up-to-date and accurate cash balances for assigned bank accounts

* Generate billings for both internal and external customers

* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure proper reports/documents are provided as needed to support the account balances

* Conduct monthly close procedures and ensure deadlines are met

The Inspector

* Ensure invoices are entered accurately into the accounts payable system

The Right Hand

* Assist in audits and year-end reporting to ensure compliance with all regulations.

* Stay current with accounting regulations and ensure accounting practices adhere to relevant standards

* Other ad hoc analyses, reports and projects as needed by management

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Building Blocks of Success

* Solid 1+ years of experience in Corporate, Manufacturing, or Construction accounting and demonstrated understanding of GAAP

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Excellent math, analytical, and problem-solving skills

* Superior interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to manage cross-functional relationships within the organization

* Expert time-management, prioritization and multitasking skills; ability to quickly adapt to an often-changing and rapid-paced work environment

* Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

* Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision

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.