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 also 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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 the General Accountant is $75,100 - $112,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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