Accounting Inventory Clerk

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our people’s 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, backup 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.

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced Accounting Inventory Clerk based at our San Leandro, CA location.

Working under general supervision, performs clerical accounting functions where some judgment and independent action is required. Primarily works under guidance of general accounting personnel.

• Prepare vendor Accounts Payable, primarily for inventory‑related costs.
• Match approved purchase orders with vendor billings/invoices; prepare data for processing payment.
• Compile and post transactions to both the Transaction Register and into the A/P System, to designated accounts. These high dollar transactions affect company assets and inventory valuation.
• Maintain accounting filing systems (hard copy and soft copy) as needed.
• Place and respond to internal and external phone calls; process correspondence as required.
• Perform related duties and functions as required by the general accountants of three separate companies. Each company requires different entry/handling methods.
• Identify and reconcile vendor account discrepancies.
• Maintain/update procedures for assigned accounting function.

• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/co‑workers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• Respectfully take direction from supervisor/manager.

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

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

None.

The pay hourly pay range for this position is: $28.85–$33.50. 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.