Senior Retail 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.

As a Senior Retail Property Accountant you are the cornerstone of financial integrity and operational efficiency across the retail portfolio. You bring a blend of technical expertise in retail property accounting a collaborative spirit across property operations and investment management and proactive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting seamless lease administration and strategic cash management to ensure Retail Space Accounting processes are running with maximum efficiency.

**This is an onsite in-person position located at one of our Regional Community Support Centers. Eligible locations include: Atlanta GA; Charlotte NC; Dallas TX; Houston TX; Orlando FL; Phoenix AZ**

The Closer

• Manage all monthly and annual close processes for the retail portfolio including preparation of income statements balance sheets and cash reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Partner with Operations to review and support annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepares and monitors cash flow forecasts to support proactive portfolio management and funding decisions.

The Collaborator

• Work closely with Community Managers and Investments to ensure:
• Accurate allocation of invoices between multifamily and retail spaces.
• Final signed leases renewals and amendments are properly filed and accessible.
• Lease options and renewals are tracked and communicated.

The Technical Expert

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of retail property accounting including:
• Accounting treatment for leasing commissions tenant improvements (TIs) and capital vs. operating costs.
• Preparation of comprehensive CAM reconciliations for multiple tenants including expense caps base years operating expense pools and tenant reimbursements.
• Lease administration and abstraction identifying key terms for accounting and CAM setup.
• Setup of tenants and CAM pools within the retail accounting system based on lease abstracts.
• Proper accounting treatment for common areas parking garages and out-parcels.
• Calculation and recording of monthly straight-line rent and related schedules.

The Facilitator

• A proactive self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Communicates effectively and professionally across all channels email in-person and phone.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality accurate work and meeting deadlines consistently.
• Maintains clear and consistent communication with Community Managers Regional Managers and Investment Management teams regarding financial statements cash management and operational results.
• Assists in developing documenting and communicating accounting policies and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and participates in implementing best practices across the accounting function.

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 Retail Space Accounting processes are running with maximum efficiency thanks to your analytical and communication skills and improved workflow processes.
• You have a knack for communicating with a wide range of roles and personalities everyone always knows whats going on and is on the same page!

• 5 years of recent Retail Property Accounting experience with a working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial accounting processes and systems
• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required; CPA or MBA a plus
• Strong communication planning organizational quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail while performing multiple assignments under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word and property management software; OneSite experience a plus

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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