General Accountant & Supervisor

Peterson•San Leandro, CA

13d

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

AS400 experience 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.
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.
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.