PACCAR Technical Center Hiring for General Accountant/Senior General Accountant Job at Mount Vernon, WA Full Time

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

The General Accountant/Senior General Accountant will be responsible for capital assets, employee expense reports and account reconciliations. Assist with month-end close tasks, including journal entry preparation, department overhead reviews and SOX/ICAP testing and other administrative tasks.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting and tracking of capital projects
• Audit employee expense reports, including review for proper documentation
• Participate in department overhead reviews for month-end and forecast
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Complete monthly account reconciliations, as assigned
• Participate in SOX/ICAP testing and initiate process improvements
• Participate in year-end closing activities, as assigned
• Provide accounting support for operations
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Attention to detail with a “big picture” focus
• Ability to influence and work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must be a self-starter, able to meet deadlines and work as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
• Strong Microsoft office skills – Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls
• SAP experience desired

Education Required

BS/BA Accounting Degree

Desired

• CPA or CPA candidate
• Public Accounting or audit experience

Additional Job Board Information

If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.

PACCAR Inc.

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more