Assistant Controller

Company Information

PACCAR is a Global Fortune 500 company established in 1905. It is recognized as a global leader in commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company manufactures heavy and medium‑duty trucks and is an industry leader in fuel‑saving technology solutions that increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The division’s green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium‑duty diesel‑electric hybrids. Kenworth was the first truck manufacturer to receive the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence award.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan with monthly retirement benefits
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time (additional days with seniority)
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability programs
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee Assistance Program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling
• Holiday gift eligibility

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Manage plant accounting day‑to‑day and month‑end tasks for all accounting areas, including inventory, payroll, accounts payable, and other receivables.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation through performance coordination of on‑site interim inventories, station audits, factor reviews, and bi‑annual physical inventory planning and execution.
• Direct coordination and completion of quarterly statistical audits of off‑site third‑party warehouse inventory and partner with operations to maintain strong inventory controls at third‑party sites.
• Prepare timely, accurate, and meaningful forecasts, financial reports, cost analyses, inventory financial reports, account reconciliations, and budgets.
• Review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and perform account analysis.
• Review department expenditures and analyze variances between budget/forecast and actual results.
• Coordinate with Division Office, internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Support plant projects, including plant comparison, rearrangement events, and system‑related projects; provide backup support for other accounting areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand the “big picture.”
• Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects from start to finish.
• Deadline‑driven, self‑motivated, and customer‑service oriented.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, macros, charts, and graphs) and strong overall computer skills.
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting non‑negotiable deadlines.

Education & Experience

• BS/BA in Accounting.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Master’s degree highly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing/inventory accounting preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.
• SAP experience desired.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $119,100 – $169,600 annually.