Sr. Financial Analyst

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller's Organization at Kenworth is looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst for its Sales and Marketing functions. Successful candidates will have the ability to track trends, provide analysis to leadership in a clear and concise manner and have demonstrated impeccable accounting skills. This position reports to the Accounting Manager – Sales & Marketing.

Requirements

• BS/BA Accounting or Finance Degree required
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to focus on the “big picture”
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Access, PowerPoint, Excel (i.e. pivot tables, charts and graphs)
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• CPA/CFA desired
• Willingness to pursue advanced degree (e.g. MBA) and/or certification (e.g. CPA) for future career advancement is a plus.
• Positive attitude and proactive approach to issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Create weekly key Kenworth sales reports including incoming orders, backlog, margin analysis and visibility reports.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing department managers to create annual budgets and monthly forecasts centered around Sales and Marketing activities
• Support the forecasting process with data and financial analysis over key areas of responsibility
• Analyze monthly Sales and Marketing forecast-to-actual revenues and expenses and present significant variances to Sales and Marketing managers to ensure the integrity of the annual budgets
• Contribute to the month-end close for Sales and Marketing departments including journal entries, flash (variance forecast vs actual), and monthly/quarterly reporting package
• Prepare Kenworth monthly sales and marketing financial reports including analyzing trends and highlighting key metrics for management
• Analyze Kenworth backlog data to forecast future margins and present findings to management
• Prepare monthly forecast and tax schedules to be distributed to management
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of monthly balance sheet key accounts by reconciling account activity and presenting any recommended actions to management
• Support preparation of management presentations and ad hoc financial requests
• Perform SOX/ICAP testing and special projects as assigned.

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior