Senior Corporate Accountant - Atlanta, GA

Cortland•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cortland is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to support the accounting and financial reporting activities of its corporate operations, including the Aviation department and other assigned corporate entities. This role is crucial for the month-end close process, financial reporting, internal controls, and cross-functional business initiatives. The Senior Corporate Accountant will partner with various teams to support Cortland's continued growth and scalability, embodying the company's forward-thinking and innovative approach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or CPA candidate.
Public accounting experience.
Experience in real estate, multifamily housing, construction, development, or corporate accounting environments.
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
Knowledge of process automation tools such as Power Query, Power BI, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned corporate entities.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Analyze monthly financial results and investigate significant variances.
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting packages.
Ensure accounting records are maintained in compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
Support accounting for corporate operations, capital projects, fixed assets, leases, and intercompany transactions.
Partner with Asset Management, Development, Construction, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, and Operational Accounting teams on accounting and reporting matters.
Support financial reporting requirements across Cortland's corporate and real estate platforms.
Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls and accounting procedures.
Support regulatory, tax, and financial reporting requirements.
Help identify and resolve accounting issues while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Leverage technology and automation tools to streamline workflows and increase accuracy.
Develop strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organization to support informed business decisions.
Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives.
Serve as a resource for less experienced team members and help promote accounting best practices.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Take ownership of projects and drive them to successful completion.