Payroll Accountant

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 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 PACCAR Payroll Team is searching for a self-motivated, enthusiastic accountant looking for a career in a company that encourages growth and development.  You will work with talented colleagues around the U.S gaining valuable payroll and accounting experience while discovering a culture built around integrity and respect.

JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

In this role, you can expect some of the following responsibilities:

• Maintaining employee payroll records in SAP which includes auditing data inputs and reconciling and researching discrepancies
• Processing manual, non-standard or correction transactions. Auditing and reconciling output.  Researching discrepancies.
• Developing contacts and working closely with PACCAR divisions across the U.S. including Human Resources, Accounting and Benefits
• Building a personal reputation for trustworthiness as well as diligent, quality, and timely work results
• Assisting with off-cycle payroll runs
• Becoming a back-up to the Payroll Analyst on regular bi-weekly payroll runs
• Assisting with the month end payroll accounting close which includes creating journal entries and reconciling general ledger accounts
• Auditing payroll personnel files for compliance with company policy, procedures, and authorizations
• Assisting with Sarbanes-Oxley audits
• Assisting with any local physical inventory counts
• Working to attain a CPA certificate, CPP certificate or MBA degree

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS 

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Analytical skills in dealing with high volumes of data
• Accounting review and reconciliations experience
• Demonstrated ability to identify, research, analyze and resolve discrepancies
• Identify, research and resolve data errors, understand and communicate impact to others
• Proficient in Excel
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Ability to work with flexible priorities and sometimes short deadlines
• High degree of professionalism
• SAP experience desired

REQUIRED EDUCATION 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Certification desired

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 also eligible for a holiday gift.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION 

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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 Payroll Accountant is $57,600 -$ 86,400 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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