What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accountant position at PACCAR?
Requisition Summary
The position is responsible for general accounting activities to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions, analysis and reports, focusing on capital expenditure and fixed asset processes. The position will report to the General Accounting Supervisor.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Manage Capital Expenditure process working closely with the Division Capital Budget Manager.
- Communicate across business departments to ensure proper recording of monthly capital expenditures.
- Ensure accuracy of the Fixed Asset subledger using SAP and PACCAR Capital Budget Status Report (CBSR) systems.
- Perform monthly reconciliations and analysis for Fixed Assets transactions, including Assets Under Construction.
- Prepare assigned monthly journal entries on a timely basis and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Respond to and submit monthly and quarterly reports to Corporate Accounting.
- Develop and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Perform and/or assist with assigned statistical inventories and Parts Distribution Center audits.
- Perform SOX testing as assigned.
- Support internal control reviews and external audit requests.
- Perform other duties and accounting functions as assigned.
Qualifications
- BS / BA in Accounting or Finance required
- Master's Degree or CPA preferred
- 1 years of accounting experience
- Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail with a “big picture” focus
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects
- Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines and self-motivated
- Understanding of US GAAP
- Requires strong PC skills with Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint
- Must be able to travel periodically within the US and internationally
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR Benefits:
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
- This position is eligible for a holiday gift
- This position may offer relocation assistance benefits
Salary Range:
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $63,000.00 - $94,500.00 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
Additional Information:
- PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
- PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
- PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.
Division Information
PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world.This includes 18 distribution centers globally that support 2,200 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers.Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.
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!
Salary : $63,000 - $94,500