Territorial Property & Real Estate Accountant

Location:  Territorial Headquarters, Atlanta, GA      

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for performing and processing accounting functions for the property department including processing the setting up of accounts, posting, procedures, regulations, account coding, entries, transferring funds, and processing check requests, processes drawdowns on bank loans.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviews all contractor payment applications and architect invoices to ensure correct balances brought and carried forward, budget compliance, and accurate contract amount; reviews documents for inclusion or omission of approved change orders; verifies funding of the same
• Processes the establishing and maintaining of new project accounts based on approved property proposals; checks all proposed accounts to ensure adequate funding is available.
• Works closely with all Territorial Property departments to ensure property accounts are reviewed, accurately coded, and deposited within applicable deadlines

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, AND
• Three years of progressively responsible accountant experience, and two years of experience in real estate or commercial property management. OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to manipulate numbers.

Ability to sort documents alphabetically and numerically.

Ability to operate and utilize computer systems to generate and record financial data.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 30 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with the changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. 

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period: 8/28/2024 – 9/11/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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