Senior Accountant

Holt of California is proud to be part of the elite group of Caterpillar dealers worldwide. We sell and service a wide-variety of equipment Including Large and Small Construction Tractors, Forklifts, and Prime/Stand-by-Power Generation.

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN PLEASANT GROVE

SUMMARY

Are you a detail-oriented, analytical, and organized professional who is looking to take their career to the next level? You could be the ideal candidate for our senior accountant role. Improve your skills in a dynamic company that values your contributions while working alongside a team of accounting professionals with two CPA’s on staff.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and file quarterly and annual sales tax returns for CA, OR, NV and TX.
• Oversee all state and local compliance returns; review and assign to junior staff.
• Research and resolve sales tax issues and inquiries from customers, vendors, and auditors.
• Review work of junior staff on intercompany, prepaids, receivable, and inventory reconciliations, and others as assigned.
• Reconcile, research, analyze and propose journal entries during month end.
• Collaborate with operations managers and executives to create yearly budget reports.
• Prepare third party reports; lender compliance, forecasting and other as assigned.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage a high volume of calls and emails while prioritizing responsibilities.
• Assist in sorting, filing, and other admin tasks as needed by the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for providing feedback and assistance to the Accounting Manager for training employees, planning assignments, directing work, addressing complaints, performance feedback and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field.
• Six years of retail and/or dealership accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification or other relevant certification preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficiency in excel with ability to utilize excel formulas: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, IF, etc.
• Ability to manage a month end close and sales tax returns.
• Ability to work closely with junior staff to make sure work is completed accurately and timely.
• Effective communication and a motivation to learn is key to this position.
• Strong communications skills both orally and written.
• Analytical, research and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid class C driver’s license and a clean DMV driving report.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment.

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Annually 

Wage depends on knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the job.

WHY WORK FOR HOLT OF CALIFORNIA?

Competitive pay with excellent company paid benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, nine paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time. Career advancement opportunities and ongoing professional development.

Holt is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV. Holt provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status.

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EducationRequired

• Bachelors or better in Accounting

Licenses & CertificationsPreferred

• Certified Public Acct.

SkillsRequired

• Write Simple Instructions
• Read Simple Instructions
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide

BehaviorsRequired

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

MotivationsRequired

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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People come first at Holt of California. Whether you are a customer or employee, we strive to meet your needs to the best of our abilities. It takes a special combination of productivity and safety to provide our customers with superior customer service while ensuring our employees go home safe every day.

The safety of our employees is one of the highest priorities we place on our company culture and comes through in our Vision Zero initiative. Vision Zero has the goal to have zero injuries and incidents without sacrificing quality and productivity.

Holt of California understands that what happens at work can affect you at home and vice versa. We strive to provide our employees with a safe, enjoyable work environment that extends through to the benefits we offer to them and their families. It’s important to us that our employees know things are taken care of at home so they can focus on the job at hand when at work.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.