Purchasing Accounting Internship - Summer 2025

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company 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.

We’re investing in sustainability for the long haul. We are a purpose-led, values-driven company that believes the work we do today makes a difference tomorrow. Whether you are starting out your career or continuing to build upon one, PACCAR provides opportunities for both! Join a community of professionals that is helping build the best in industry products and services that keep our communities running! 

Requisition Summary

PACCAR is searching for talented individuals to join our 2025 Summer Accounting Internship Program! The Accounting Internship Program will place selected candidates in our Accounting Teams in Bellevue, WA. We are pleased you are seeking an internship with PACCAR and wish you the best of luck!

Internships include unique learning opportunities such as:

• Learn first-hand from the industry’s top professionals.
• Work directly with Senior Managers and Controllers
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced accountants.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience.

The internship is scheduled to begin in May or June 2025.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Prepare reconciliations of monthly and quarterly supplier surcharges
• Prepare retroactive payment calculations from price adjustments
• Perform supplier financial statement analysis of public and private companies
• Participate in monthly component price forecast calls and meetings with the team
• Participate in additional projects as assigned

Skills / Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Resourceful and a self-starter
• Strong professionalism
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Sense of urgency

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other related fields.

Intern Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• EAP services: including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.

Additional Job Board Information

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 internship positions is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students. Additionally, this role is eligible for a range of benefit options listed above. 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.