Assistant Controller

PACCAR•Renton, WA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensure compliance with Corporate, Division and Plant policies for general accounting, inventory valuation and effective internal controls. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. 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. This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing. Kenworth Truck Company (Renton) is an E-Verify employer.

Requirements

BS/BA Accounting Degree
8 + years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility
Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills required
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, emphasizing continuous improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to understand the “big picture”
Strong organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple projects from beginning to end
Deadline-driven, self-motivated and customer service oriented
Strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel (i.e. pivot tables, macros, charts and graphs)
Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting non-negotiable deadlines

Nice To Haves

Masters degree highly preferred
Experience in manufacturing / Inventory accounting preferred
CPA preferred
Big 4 public accounting experience preferred
SAP Experience Desired

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 based on performance & coordination of on-site interim inventories; build station audits, factor reviews, and assistance in planning and executing a bi-annual physical inventory
Direct the coordination and completion of the quarterly statistical audits of off-site third-party warehouse inventory and partner with operations to ensure inventory controls are strong at third-party sites
Direct the preparation of timely, accurate and meaningful forecasts, financial reports, cost analyses, inventory financial reports, account reconciliations and budgets.
Review various journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and perform account analysis
Review department expenditures and analyze variances between budget/forecast and actual results
Responsible for coordination 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. Also, provide back-up support for other accounting areas as needed

Benefits

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
This position is also eligible for a holiday gift