General Accountant (GR 24)

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 andalso 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!
Division Information
The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing. The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington.
Requisition Summary
The General Accountant will be responsible for capital assets, employee expense reports and account reconciliations. Assist with month-end close tasks, including journal entry preparation, SOX/ICAP testing and other administrative tasks.
Location: Mt. Vernon, WA (PTC)
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Coordinate accounting and tracking of capital projects
Audit employee expense reports, including review for proper documentation
Prepare monthly journal entries
Complete monthly account reconciliations, as assigned
Participate in SOX/ICAP testing and initiate process improvements
Participate in year-end closing activities, as assigned
Provide accounting support for operations
Identify and implement process improvements
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Skills
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Attention to detail with a “big picture” focus
Ability to influence and work with employees at all levels of the organization
Must be a self-starter, able to meet deadlines and work as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure with deadlines
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills – Excel, Word & PowerPoint
Understanding of U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls
SAP experience desired
Education & Training
BS/BA Accounting Degree
Minimum two years of work experience
Desired
CPA or CPA candidate
Public Accounting or Audit experience
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
Additional Job Board Information
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