Accounting Clerk

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!

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 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.

• 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 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

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.