Corporate Accountant

Key contributions include:

• Report directly to the Yarco/4Sight Director of Accounting, and manage relationships with internal accounting customers at all levels within Yarco/4Sight related to management policies or the general business operations of Yarco/4Sight and/or the clients.
• Responsible for the day-to-day financial management of each client under their supervision. This includes, but is not limited to, junior accountant duties, month end closing of properties, writing checks, maintaining cash sheets, clearing up old UR payables & other checks, preparing financial statements, dealing with auditors & audits, supervising the outsourcing and review of the reconciliation of bank accounts, billing invoices and the front-line responsibility for making appropriate decisions regarding payment prioritization of outstanding invoices.
• Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment regarding the accounting functions of the portfolio of businesses under their supervision. Including, but not limited to (a) providing input, support and assistance with the annual forecasting and budgeting process for each property, (b) responsibility for identifying, researching, communicating and helping to resolve any and all financial challenges for operations, whether caused by staff problems, improper expense controls, soft market conditions, constricting regulatory issues or other factors, (c) analysis of accounts payable for each client, (d) responsibility for the overall management of accounts payable, including receiving, coding and entering some accounts payable, (e) responsible for regularly directing the Yarco/4Sight Managers and accounts payable personnel in their daily accounting duties, (f) responsible for making regular business judgments on accounting matters such as expense versus capitalization and acting as advisory specialists to site managers and supervisor managers regarding spending limits based on cash availability and other financial factors, (g) responsible for identifying, researching and communicating payroll issues and payroll preparation with the payroll manager, (h) responsible for assisting with accounts receivable billing issues at all levels.
• Responsible for the preparation of each property's periodic financial statements and all supporting schedules. Responsible for interacting with owners, investors and auditors of properties; creating schedules as needed and providing explanations of account balances, answers and reports for any other questions or requirements from owners and investors.

• Analysis of work performed by Yarco/4Sight Managers regarding their data input, processed paperwork, and overall compliance with Yarco/4Sight accounting procedures. Analysis of data input by Yarco/4Sight Managers. Advise Managers of corrections and/or changes that need to be made to tenant ledgers, accounts receivable, rents, vacancies and prepayments. Advise and consult with the Yarco Director of Accounting and other Supervisors on the accounting-related performance of management staff, in both day-to-day issues and annual performance evaluations. Input from accountant to be weighed with high significance in these matters.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis, with good organizational skills and good communication skills.
• Ability to:

• Identify, evaluate and address complex business issues;
• Exercise results-oriented professional business judgment while problem-solving;
• Communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, as well as with residents, investment partners, and providers of goods and services; and
• Demonstrate overall leadership abilities as they relate to the execution of accounting responsibilities and the directing of Yarco/4Sight Managers and accounts payable/receivable personnel.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements:

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one's short-term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Position Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in accounting or related degree in finance from an accredited institution, or equivalent experience.

Physical: Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds.

If job includes or may include driving for company business:

• Driver must have a valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier
• Driver must have reliable means of transportation
• Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving.

• Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation and a drug screen.

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