Cortland
real estate
USTaxAnalyst
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“US Tax Analyst at Cortland. Skills: Tax compliance, Tax reporting, Partnership taxation. Assist in preparation of schedules. Assist in preparation of supporting data”
Industry & Context.
Identify trends; Resolve issues; Enhance processes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years tax experience
Nice to Have
Progress toward CPA designation preferred, Basic understanding of real estate operations, Desire to learn real estate operations, Basic understanding of partnerships, Desire to learn partnerships, Basic understanding of investment structures, Desire to learn investment structures
What You'll Do.
Assist in preparation of schedules
Assist in preparation of supporting data
Prepare journal entries
Perform general ledger analysis
Support reconciliation of tax-related accounts
Identify discrepancies in tax data
Identify discrepancies in tax processes
Escalate issues beyond defined procedures
Support internal tax audits
Support external tax audits
Gather required documentation
Respond to information requests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with VP of Tax Compliance
Communication Scope
Clear written communication; Clear verbal communication; Explain tax concepts
Full Job Description
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 US Tax Analyst at Cortland, you will serve as a key contributor to the firm’s tax function, supporting the compliance, reporting, and operational needs of a growing real estate investment platform. In this role, you will move beyond foundational tasks to take on greater ownership of tax processes, working with more complex data sets and contributing to the accuracy and integrity of tax reporting across Cortland’s multi-entity structure. You will partner closely with the VP of Tax Compliance and Reporting to execute federal, state, and local tax requirements, while gaining meaningful exposure to partnership taxation, real estate investments, and fund structures. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge while leveraging your analytical skills to identify trends, resolve issues, and enhance existing processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and ready to expand their impact—building technical expertise while contributing to a high-performing, growth-oriented organization. At Cortland, you’ll not only support tax operations—you’ll help strengthen them. Tax Compliance and Accounting Support Assist in the preparation of schedules and supporting data for corporate income tax returns, US state and local tax filings, and other tax-related compliance requirements. Prepare journal entries, perform general ledger analysis, and support the reconc
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