Cost Accounting Analyst
Chillicothe, IL - USA
Job Summary
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.
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As a key member of our team youll play a vital role in driving financial insight and operational excellence across the plant. This is a hands-on high-impact position where your analysis directly influences performance profitability and decision-making.
Own cost accuracy by maintaining cost standards analyzing variances applying costs and ensuring precise inventory valuation using your understanding of products pricing procurement manufacturing processes and systems.
Lead and support critical hands-on inventory activities including coordinating interim physical inventories conducting factor studies bill of material audits and verifying sales cutoffs.
Transform data into action by preparing timely accurate and meaningful financial reports cost analyses and forecaststhen clearly communicating opportunities to reduce costs and maximize profit.
Ensure accounting integrity by preparing and analyzing cost accounting journal entries and performing detailed account reconciliations.
Collaborate across the organization by supporting plant initiatives such as plant benchmarking layout rearrangements and system-related projects.
Be a trusted team player providing backup support across accounting functions and contributing to a strong collaborative team environment.
Communicate with confidence maintaining effective oral and written communication with plant leadership and management.
Take on new challenges as needed contributing to continuous improvement and business success.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree (BS or BA) in Accounting with 05 years of accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred. .
Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas pivot tables charts) and working knowledge of PowerPoint Access and Word.
Strong interpersonal technical and communication skills.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
MUST MEET PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BS or BA degree in Accounting with 0 5 years experience in accounting background in manufacturing environment preferred.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and i ... View more