Business Process Analyst II – Intercompany Accounting

Daimler Truck•Portland, OR

9d•$78,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Inside the Role We design, operate, and oversee DTNA’s finance operational processes. As a trusted business partner, we ensure transparency while providing operational guidance and services. We are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the future of our organization and customers. Continuous improvement is embedded in our DNA making our work simple, faster, and stronger. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical skills, accounts payable and receivable knowledge and creative ideas to help develop sustainable solutions that benefit numerous Daimler Truck group companies, then this is the role for you! You will collaborate closely with vendors and customers (domestic and international), the Shared Service Center, and internal partners including Controlling, IT, Business Solutions, Aftermarket, and Plant Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
2–4 years of hands-on accounting or finance operations experience
Strong understanding of accounting principles, including Accounts Payable and/or Receivable processes.
Ability to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis to define mitigating measures.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, clearly summarizing information for team and business partners, supported with data-driven analysis.
Cross-functional collaboration to drive results aligned with department strategy in a fast-paced environment.
Continuous improvement mindset
Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)
Excellent customer service skills
Experience in contributing to or participating in projects

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the manufacturing/OEM industry
Solid understanding of IT interfaces, data flow between systems and error resolution
Knowledge of IFRS guidelines
Experience working with ERP systems and invoice/interface workflows, including error monitoring and resolution
Experience working with shared service or offshore teams and cross-functional partners (e.g., IT, Finance)
Experience identifying and resolving accounting discrepancies, disputes, or transactional issues

Responsibilities

Guide Shared-Service-Center team as the first escalation point and facilitate between team and affiliate partners to resolve issues impacting Intercompany operations.
Utilize the monthly Affiliate Statement Database and Aged Trial Balance Report to assess ongoing issues and coordinate follow-up efforts with related affiliates.
Review and approve month end reconciliations performed by Shared-Service-Center staff as part of the monthly affiliate Balance Notification and Confirmation process.
Act as the first escalation point for complex transactions beyond Shared Service Center capabilities.
Support the Team Lead in identifying and evaluating opportunities for automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and timeliness.
Review regular operational reporting and Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) prepared by offshore staff, and act as a local Subject Matter Expert (“SME”) in case of issue escalation.
Identify, initiate and resolve billing disputes with affiliate entities.
Ensure affiliate dispute feedback is reviewed consistently and escalate appropriately.
Prepare analysis of dispute types and underlying reasons to assess potential system or process improvements.
Monitor SAP interfaces for errors related to inbound group and affiliate invoices.
Work with IT and SAP Support teams to resolve ongoing issues or system defects, as needed.
Assist in the creation and maintenance of invoice mapping documentation required by Basware to ensure correct interfacing of invoices to SAP/cbFC.
Submit and monitor tickets with service provider Basware, as necessary.
Collaborate with Finance Analytics and Business Solutions teams to develop new and enhance existing reports and transactions.
Ensure familiarity with relevant systems (cbFC, Paragon, TIC, Basware, OPEN, BancPay, SNOW) and understanding of interface landscape and data flow.
Help identify system break/fix issues as they arise and create ServiceNow tickets to drive changes and enhance systems with permanent fixes.
Support root cause analysis and deep dive into the errors with other Key Users and IT members.
Support User Acceptance Testing for system changes related to Intercompany Accounting.
Collaborate with upstream teams and IT on KPIs and metrics to keep the IC operations running within desired efficiency.
Support the research of relevant new finance operational policies and/or procedures.
Collaborate with business partners on process and/or system improvements, assist in the setting up of relevant systems specific to area.
Participate in implementing new business processes because of changes in business or operational requirements for specific area of responsibility. This includes CI, GO2030 strategic initiatives and Technology Revolution projects.
Support cross-functional initiatives to integrate, automate, and optimize Intercompany Accounting processes with upstream and downstream business partners—making them simpler, faster, and stronger.
Support Team Lead in consulting and training business partners and team members on Intercompany Accounting processes.
Review and regularly update Standard Work Instructions, Desktop Procedures and training documentation.
Perform analysis and testing of Internal Controls related to Intercompany Accounting processes and ensure that the necessary controls are documented and tested in accordance with the Company's internal requirements.

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
15 calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans