General Accountant & Supervisor

About the Company

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. 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. We have high standards because our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

About the Role

This position serves as the General Accountant & Supervisor. General discretion and judgment are exercised routinely in the execution of job duties. Errors in judgment or professional execution can have severe consequences for the department.

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 Accounting Clerks.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts and related reports, making necessary 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, and perform ad hoc analyses/reports.
• Perform special projects for Finance Management as needed.
• Participate in special Six Sigma projects and other processes to improve 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 online systems for both accounting and operations personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of accounting personnel, including Accounting Clerks.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraise performance, reward, and implement corrective action with employees.
• Address complaints and resolve problems.
• Take prompt and effective measures to correct work deficiencies.

Interpersonal Contacts

• Internal contacts include all levels of positions in the company, from business unit leaders to entry-level roles. Regularly exchange information in person, in writing, via telephone, or by electronic transfer.
• External contacts may include labor leaders, lawyers, government representatives, vendors, consultants, and other employees or managers.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or a 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Pay range: $84,740.85 - $93,009 - $103,343 (DOE).