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.
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
- 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.
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 [email protected]
Cortland is a drug-free workplace.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- In-depth knowledge of accounting rules
- Strong organizational, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
What We Do
Cortland® is a product-to-people, multifamily real estate investment, development, and management company that in-sources most of its multifamily development, design, construction, renovation, management, and ownership functions – all with the goal of providing residents excellent, hospitality-driven living experiences. With our pioneering business model, our commitment to placing the resident at the center of our decisions, and our enterprising team, we’re aiming to set a new experience standard for the apartment industry – one community at a time. Our company is now comprised of a team of more than 1,800 people across the US and the world, from our headquarters in Atlanta, GA to our regional office in Shanghai, China and our international development office in London, UK. We’re always interested in new talent joining our mission to create 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.
