General Accountant - San Leandro, United States - Peterson Caterpillar

Description

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced General Accountant who can be 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 online 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.

QUALIFICATIONSAssociates 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.
Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.


Location:
955 Marina Blvd


Pay:
From $80,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (required)

Experience:

• General ledger reconciliation: 2 years (preferred)

Full Cycle Accounting: 3 years (required)

Work


Location:
In person