Job Description

Its your time make it matter.

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. Petersons 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 dont 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. Its time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for an Accounting Clerk at our San Leandro CA location.

SUMMARY

The Accounting Clerk provides support to the Accounting Department primarily through journal entries account reconciliations and filing. The Clerk will assist in supporting responsibilities spanning Accounts Payable (A/P) Accounts Receivable (A/R) and General Ledger tasks. The Clerk assists accounting and operations personnel to help resolve financial questions and/or problems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects managements 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.

• Assist in maintaining control of general and subsidiary ledgers including posting journal entries.
• Support responsibilities spanning A/P A/R and general ledger tasks.
• Provides assistance to accounting and operations personnel to help resolve financial questions and/or issues.
• Participate in the preparation of month-end tasks such as journals and preparing management reports.
• Responsible for general and subsidiary ledger maintenance including G/L account and department set-up recurring journals maintenance etc.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned.
• Participate in the annual physical inventory reconciliation process.
• Prepare year-end audit work papers and assist auditors as assigned.
• Provide support to others in the Accounting department including tasks related to other Peterson subsidiaries.
• Maintain punctual regular and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily safely and in alignment with Petersons core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate degree (A.A.) from a fully accredited two-year college in Accounting or other closely related field; and a minimum of six months to one year of directly related experience in Accounting preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

None required.

The pay range for this position is: $28.85-$33.00 . We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start

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