What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Analyst position at PACCAR?
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 andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
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As a key member of our team, you'll play a vital role in driving financial insight and operational excellence across the plant. This is a hands-on, high-impact position where your analysis directly influences performance, profitability, and decision-making.
* Own critical close activities by supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, ensuring timely reporting and delivering high-quality financial information.
* Play a key role in financial integrity by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation that drive accurate and reliable financial reporting.
* Help ensure employees of a large truck manufacturing facility are paid accurately and on time by supporting payroll processes, validating payroll data, reconciling payroll accounts, and assisting with audits and compliance activities.
* Transform data into business value by leveraging analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and deliver actionable insights through dashboards, visualizations, and financial analysis that support strategic decision-making.
* Contribute to SAP and Workforce system enhancements, and process improvement projects that shape the future of the organization.
* Influence business outcomes by evaluating performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
* Support successful audits by preparing key documentation, collaborating with auditors, and helping strengthen the organization's control environment.
* Apply GAAP principles, maintain strong internal controls, and identify opportunities to mitigate risk.
* Assist in continuous improvement by streamlining accounting processes, leveraging automation, and implementing solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy.
* Partner across the business with teams in operations, materials, human resources, and other functions to provide financial guidance that supports strategic decision-making and long-term success.
Perform other duties as assigned
* Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Accounting with 1-5 years of accounting experience required; manufacturing environment preferred.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts) and working knowledge of PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
* Experience with Data Analytics (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
* Strong interpersonal, technical, and communication skills.
* Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
MUST MEET PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Accounting with 1-5 years of accounting experience required; manufacturing environment preferred.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.