Peterson Company is currently seeking a staff accountant! We are a family-owned and operated direct importer, converter, and full-service distributor. We are also people who love to connect with other people over a shared passion for great food! We take a collaborative approach to supporting our customers and suppliers, and we choose to conduct business with integrity and respect.
This critical role will work closely with the Controller and CFO, assisting with month end close, financial reporting and general ledger account reconciliations.
Job Functions
- Reviews, balances, and posts corporate financial data from multiple systems into the general ledger
- Performs month-end closing activities including the preparation and posting of journal entries
- Reconciles general ledger accounts; identifies and resolves discrepant items
- Works cross-divisionally to research questions about financial information and posts correcting entries in accordance with GAAP and internal account definitions
- Prepares supporting documentation for balance sheet accounts as well as journal entries
- Identifies issues and brings inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management
- Participates in developing and implementing solutions
- Generates custom and ad hoc reports as requested by management
- Serves as backup support to other accounting department team members
- Maintains awareness of all activities and issues that could impact daily operations and service levels
- Participates in ad hoc projects and assignments as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 1+ years accounting or bookkeeping experience
- Experience analyzing informational data in an ERP system, experience with Navision (NAV) is preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Demonstrates firm understanding of how to apply GAAP to general ledger accounting
- Consistently demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to consolidate information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals
- Possess a collaborative work style but has the ability to work independently, balancing multiple projects and processes simultaneously.
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This compensation information is a good faith estimate and provided in accordance with Washington's state law. The hourly rate is estimated to start between $28 to $32. The wage is determined based on the applicant's skills and experience. Other benefits as provided by the Peterson Company.
28 To 32 (USD) Hourly
