Accountant
Who We Are
We are people who love to connect with other people over a shared passion for great food!
Peterson Company is a direct importer, converter, and full-service distributor of food products, primarily cheese. We source a unique range of products from key vendors and service customers nationally and throughout the Pacific NW region. Since 1947, Peterson Company has been family owned and operated and we choose to conduct business with integrity and respect.
Who We Need
We are looking for an Accountant who understands accounting principles, ERP systems, experience with the general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close cycle. A strong work ethic, high professional standards, and the capacity to get things done independently are essential for this role. Beyond core capabilities, we are seeking problem solvers, passionate and collaborative teammates, and those willing to roll up their sleeves while making a difference. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we’d love to meet you!
This Opportunity
The Accountant will report to our Controller. In this role, you will work closely with our accounting/finance team with a special focus on customer accounts and receivables. You will assist with month end close, financial reporting, general ledger account reconciliations, fixed assets, customer and vendor credit risk analysis and weekly cash management.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Assist with accounting close and reporting process, assuring that month-end close tasks and reconciliations are completed on the assigned due dates
- Support the preparation of month-end journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules (payroll, cash, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, allocations)
- Participate and contribute in the financial audit process including preparation of various audit requests
- Assist in the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including document preparation, data analysis, integrity validation and reconciliation processes
- Support daily and weekly banking activities and reporting
- Be the accounting lead for new customer set up requests
- Support the accounts receivable process to ensure customer accounts are kept within payment terms and company risk tolerance
- Assist with processing customer credits and returns
- Evaluate documents submitted by new vendors for compliance with company requirements
- Assist with accounting for capital expenditures and fixed assets
- Work closely with Controller in general corporate accounting matters and ad hoc projects or requests
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of corporate accounting experience; Big 4 experience and/or CPA is a big plus
- Knowledge and application of GAAP accounting policies and practices
- Solid understanding of proper accounting coding for journal entry posting to the general ledger
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, match, etc.)
- Minimum 2 years of working experience with ERP (NAV, SAP, Oracle etc.) is strongly preferred
- Exceptional interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization
- Excellent skills in accuracy and organization are a must
- Ability to adapt to change, effectively manage multiple tasks/projects, and provide timely feedback and visibility while keeping management aware of key issues
- Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through required
- Experience with accounting for inventory is a plus
- Experience at a manufacturing or distribution company is a plus
Why Peterson Company?
Be part of the continued growth and success of Peterson Company! We are a team-oriented workplace where employees are considered family. We value growth and professional development and offer our employees the opportunity to flourish in their field of expertise.
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off and holidays
- Medical, dental & vision insurance and other supplemental benefits
- 401K match