Sr. General Accountant
PACCAR · Bellevue · $70,500–$105,800 (stated in the posting)
Company Overview
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company founded in 1905 and a global leader in commercial vehicles, financial services, and customer support. Through internationally recognized brands including Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, PACCAR designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR also provides advanced diesel engines, customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts that support its core business.
PACCAR offers opportunities to build a meaningful career in transportation technology, business operations, and high-quality product and service delivery.
PACCAR Financial
PACCAR Financial supports the sale of PACCAR vehicles by providing flexible financing solutions and value- added services tailored to the transportation industry.
Role Summary
The Senior General Accountant supports PACCAR Financial’s reporting and close activities, oversees key accounting processes, partners cross-functionally with Treasury and Corporate Consolidations, and leads continuous improvement across accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, including timely journal entry preparation with emphasis on Cash and Intercompany transactions.
- Prepare month-end account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual balances, and reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Responsible for uploading journal vouchers into the accounting system accurately and on a timely basis.
- Responsible for maintaining Corporate’s intercompany/advance account with other PACCAR divisions.
- Assist with Canadian operation during month-end preparing journal vouchers and reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Assist with external and internal audits and provide supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
- Contribute to special projects that require technical accounting analysis, process improvement, and data-driven recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA or MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of two years of relevant accounting or finance experience required.
- Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-supported work.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- • Competitive salary and 401(k) 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 including vacation, 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 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, training, and development opportunities.
- • Opportunity to work alongside experienced, goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.
Additional Job Board Information
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary band for this role is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above