General Account & Supervisor

Peterson Cat; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Cat in San Leandro, CA is seeking a General Accountant & Supervisor to oversee accounting clerks and manage full cycle accounting in a heavy industrial environment. You will maintain ledgers, prepare month-end close, and support audits.

This role requires AS400 experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to mentor staff. The pay range is DOE, with salaries from approximately $84,741 to $103,343 per year.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business or technical field and 3+ years of full cycle accounting experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supervise, direct, and monitor the work of assigned accounting personnel including but not limited to Accounting Clerks.
• 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.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Business or technical school

Tools

AS400

Job description

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.
• Supervise, direct, and monitor the work of assigned accounting personnel including but not limited to Accounting Clerks.
• 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 projects and other processes by which the company uses to perfect its production methods.
• 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.

JOB SCOPE

This position serves in the capacity of the General Accountant & Supervisor. 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounting personnel including but not limited to Accounting Clerks. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and implementing corrective action with employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. When work deficiencies are identified takes prompt and effective measures to correct areas needing improvement.

INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS

Internal contacts consist of all levels of positions in the company from business unit leaders to entry positions. This position regularly deals with employees in exchange of information in person, writing, via telephone or by electronic transfer. Sensitivity is required in dealing with such information and decisions concerning the release or sharing of that information. External contacts may consist of labor leaders, lawyers, government representatives, employees and managers, vendors, and consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s 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

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 preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

N/A

Pay Range DOE $84,740.85 - $93,009 - $103,343