At Cortland, 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.

As a Senior Construction Accountant, you are responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions for our Cortland Build department. Here are the roles you’ll play:

The Right Hand

• Daily cash flow management
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Assist with preparing financial statements monthly and report on variances, financial and tax audits, and corporate reporting requirements
• Support with documentation and monitoring of internal controls

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.
• The team is running with maximum efficiency thanks to your ability to improve workflow processes.
• 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!

• Stellar 3+ years of experience in accounting; CPA a plus, experience in corporate accounting preferred
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting or finance
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Vlookups and PivotTables)

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.