PACCAR

MCK - Cost Accounting Lead (Grade 24)

PACCAR  •  McKinney, TX (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

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

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services. Dynacraft’s manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Requisition Summary

The Cost Accounting Lead position is located in McKinney, TX and will provide the ideal candidate with the opportunity to work in a growing and dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to professional growth and advancement. The position will provide the opportunity to gain exposure to management, including the Controller, General Manager, Operations Manager and other department leadership.

The position will assist the Cost Accounting Manager in leading the cost team, and it also has high potential for growth and requires an individual that possesses a strong understanding of accounting concepts, takes initiative to solve problems, and is committed to promoting improvements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in month-end close activities, including the preparation of journal entries, the review of general ledger account reconciliations and financial reports, and the analysis of variance accounts
  • Perform financial analysis, which includes the monthly sales review, monthly cost of sales analysis, and forecast activities
  • Work closely with various departments, such as Materials, Engineering, Operations, and Master Data to ensure standard costs are accurate
  • Collaborate with the Logistics department to ensure monthly freight forecast and accruals are accurate
  • Drive process and system improvements, including expanded SAP functionality
  • Assist in the facilitation of control activities related to inventory accuracy, including statistical inventory audits
  • Complete special projects as assigned, including labor studies, BOM audits, and retro price reviews

Required Skills

  • Strong analytical and technical accounting skills
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and cost accounting
  • Strong leadership and continuous improvement mindset
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail with strategic thinking capability
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Self-motivated with strong time management and deadline focus
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, data analysis)
  • ERP system proficiency (SAP preferred)

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required)
  • Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred)
  • 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience (preferred)
  • CPA or MBA (preferred)

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

  • Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
  • 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
  • Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
  • Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an 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. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

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About PACCAR

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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