Senior Accounting/Financial Analyst SG 25

Job Title: Senior Accounting/Financial Analyst

(SG 25)

Requisition Summary

The Senior Accounting/Financial Analyst is responsible for overseeing and supporting the daily operations and other accounting activities related to new engine program development and interacts closely with a variety of departments and personnel throughout PACCAR. This position performs a variety of accounting activities under minimal supervision to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting. This position will be working in a fast-paced environment, analyzing data for management, ensuring PACCAR’s Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls programs are completed timely and efficiently, provide month end support and lead change to existing business processes and requirements.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure timely and accurate presentation of financial statements and analytical reports.
• Perform month-end closing cycle activities for new engine development programs including preparing monthly journal entries, preparing financial statements, and reporting results to management.
• Provide project cost management services such as cost estimates and invoice analysis.
• Prepares various management reports, financial comments and provide any key data as requested.
• Coordinate the forecast process, gathering and assessing data from various sources and managers to compile the forecast of future trends.
• Participate/assists in projects related to plant accounting processes.
• Participates in Physical inventory counts, quarterly statistical audits, and cycle counts.
• Ensures compliance with internal control policies and keeps accounting procedures updated.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to include critique of current business processes and recommend and operationalize improvements.
• Lead Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control program: testing and documentation including sample selection, support collection, and testing according to PACCAR methodology.
• Maintains effective oral and written communications, externally and internally.
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Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree required – Accounting degree preferred. CPA/CMA or master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years' of progressive accounting experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong collaboration, analytical and accounting skills, attention to details.
• Strong PC skills including advanced MS Excel (charts, pivot tables, Power Query etc.) and Access skills 
• SAP/ERP system experience desired.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls
• Strong affinity to continuous improvement and change management
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in specific deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a ‘Big picture” focus and drive for continuous improvement 
• Must be a hands-on self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Ability to influence and work with employees at all levels of the organization.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires on-site work in Columbus, MS.  The work is generally performed within an office environment and requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, see, and effectively communicate with others for extended periods of time. Must be able to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously, work with numerous interruptions, and adjust to changing priorities.  Must demonstrate good use of judgment and demonstrate the ability to deal with confidential matters properly.  Must use good interpersonal skills.

Options for relocation packages are available.

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


Additional Internal Information

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


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.


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

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 plans options for you and your family options.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
• 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.

General Description of any Other Compensation

       •     This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

       •     This position offers relocation assistance benefits.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability


Additional Internal Information

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


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.


Additional Agency Information

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