Senior Property Accountant - Multiple Locations Available
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 a Senior Property Accountant, you play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity of a portfolio of properties. You are responsible for accurately recording transactions, preparing timely financial reports, and collaborating across departments to support budgeting and operational goals. Your expertise in accounting principles and attention to detail instills confidence across investors, partners and cross-functional stakeholders while contributing to the overall success of the organization through your proactiveness.
**This is an onsite, in-person position located at one of our Regional Community Support Centers. Eligible locations include: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ**
The Closer
- Post monthly journal entries and prepare monthly financial reports for a portfolio of properties, including reclasses and accruals provided by onsite property managers
- Work with Operations team to prepare annual budgets
- Review all financials and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting
- Oversee the preparation of cash position/projection reports, working closely with Accounting team members
The Task Master
- Tie out month-end balances between software systems and help research any variances
- Post monthly debt service payments for each property; reconcile monthly loan activity
- Ensure all security deposit funds are held in the correct account by analyzing the cash transfers to operating accounts; write down forfeited security deposits
- Help Cortland Build, Investments, and Operations teams ensure the proper separation of construction costs; help provide billings when necessary
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!
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. Finance degree, or at least 5 years of experience in the Commercial or Multi-Family Real Estate Accounting industry will be considered
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, quantitative, and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
- Deep understanding of GAAP, financial accounting processes, and general ledger reconciliation
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
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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