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
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPACertification 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 additionalseniority/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