General Accounting Manager (G31)

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

PACCAR Leasing, a PACCAR division, was founded in 1980 to provide premium Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles to leasing and rental customers. Paclease is one of the fastest-growing commercial truck leasing companies in the transportation industry. With independent and company-owned locations throughout the United States and Canada, Paclease provides customized full-service lease, rental, and contract maintenance programs designed to meet your specific fleet needs.

Requisition Summary

Responsible for managing the General Accounting functions for PACCAR Leasing Company. This position interacts closely with a variety of departments and personnel throughout the corporate headquarters including Canada and Controllers’ organization

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor and motivate staff of three accountants including hiring, training, cross-training, goal setting and performance appraisals.
• Manage day-to-day and month-end accounting for the U.S. and Canada General Accounting functions including daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and analytical reports, including quarterly tax and external reporting packages.
• Review various journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and perform account analysis.
• Review various department expenditures and analyze variances between budget and actual results for monthly flash.
• Assist with preparation / review of forecasts and annual budgets as applicable.
• Responsible for development, and implementation of system initiatives including robotic process automations to reduce cycle time and improve department effectiveness and productivity.
• Establish and maintain effective communications with PLC operations, Corporate and PFC Treasury, PACCAR Tax Department and other accounting departments.
• Manage and coordinate quarterly reporting to Corporate Accounting and external auditors to support SEC filings and other information requests.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place, including participating in internal control testing or operations reviews for U.S. and Canada and supporting internal/external audits.
• Coordinate and assist with special projects as assigned, including system implementations and championing various process improvements utilizing AI, Six Sigma and other data analytic tools.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; including effective written and verbal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and computer skills in Excel (i.e. pivot tables, macros, charts and graphs) and data analytic tools (i.e. tableau, etc.).
• Problem solver with ability to work independently and self-motivated, handling multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Positive attitude and “can-do” approach to issue resolution.

Education/Experience

REQUIRED:

• BS/BA Accounting degree
• 7 + years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility
• Supervisory experience

DESIRED:

• Masters degree or CPA strongly preferred
• SAP experience preferred

• Public Accounting or audit experience

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 program
• 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 E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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 Genernal Accounting Manager role is $104,100 - $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.