General Accountant

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for an experienced General Accountant based at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

This position provides general accounting services, assists in maintaining financial records and controls for the Division assigned; may perform general assignments or may be given responsibility for specific accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and review Equipment Inventory Registers.
• Assist in the preparation of month end closing, post journal entries and prepare various financial analyses and other accounting reports.
• Maintain control of general and subsidiary ledgers.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and related reports and make necessary general ledger adjustments.  Update Inventory detail, Dealer Business System, (DBS) and/or CDK as needed.
• Analyze and report Gross Profit compared to prior year.
• Prepare audit work documentation and assist auditors by providing required information.
• Work with Senior Accountants to resolve operating statement problems, make adjustments as needed, perform ad hoc analyses/reports.
• Perform special projects for Finance Management as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• May participate in special Six Sigma (process by which the company uses to perfect its production methods) projects.
• Keep current on developments in related accounting fields; recommend new and improved procedures and techniques where appropriate.
• Provide assistance and help solve problems related to on-line systems, to both accounting and operations personnel.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.  
• Displays excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. 
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor/manager.  

JOB SCOPE

This position serves in the capacity of the General Accountant General discretion and judgment are exercised routinely in the execution of job duties. If errors in judgment or professional execution of responsibilities are made, the consequences to the department can be severe.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or technical school; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in full cycle accounting, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

AS400 experience a plus.

The annual pay range for this position is: $ ​80,855.00 - 101,069.00. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.