General Accountant

Peterson Tractor Company•San Leandro, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

It’s 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. 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!

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 a plus.
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others.
Able to demonstrate the following communication skills and principles when working with customers, co-workers, and other stakeholders: Showing up and choosing to be present – to honor others and give my best self. Paying attention to what has heart and meaning – to understand and acknowledge the true intent. Tells the truth without blame or judgement – to motivate and build confidence. Open to outcome, not attached to outcome – to learn from what happened and never stop improving.
Behavior and work product aligns with Peterson’s Core values – Customer First, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Fun!
Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Focuses on performance, manages execution.
Continuously pursues opportunities to learn and grow professionally and personally. Solicits feedback to improve self, service, performance and the organization. Applies feedback to improve performance.
Knows the business; Action oriented; Manages ambiguity and complexity; Attracts and develops top talent; Builds collaborative relationships, Optimizes diverse talent, Authentic; Courage to step up and address difficult issues and speak the truth; Takes risks; Influences others; Refrains from activities that would negatively impact organizational health and reputation, compromise trust or working relationships, or create unnecessary bureaucracy.
Works ethically and with integrity; avoids any action that could be interpreted to be for personal gain, in violation of Peterson’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, or as an abuse of positional power. Maintains confidentiality; Protects Customer, Manufacturer and Company proprietary information; promptly reports conduct that could is or could be considered unethical; Honest and forthcoming with information.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics; Meets commitments.
Has the skills needed to successfully perform job responsibilities and be viewed as a subject matter expert. Shares expertise with others; Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Speaks clearly, respectfully and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Gives and welcomes feedback; Has personal awareness of body language and tone being used to maximize quality of communications.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests. Provides recognition for results; Offers to help others before being asked; Supports co-workers and provides them with grace.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Manages difficult or emotional situations appropriately; Responds promptly to customer and/or employee needs; Facilitates a work environment where individuals are treated with respect and are not subject to hostile or other harassing behaviors.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Flexible; Open to new ideas; Creates the new and different.
Undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Looks for ways to improve performance and the organization as a whole; Pursues training and development opportunities.
Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Have basic computer job skills including logging on to systems. Ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, create presentations, download forms, and preserve/backup important data.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

AS400 experience a plus.

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.
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 (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.