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PACCAR Inc. Cost Accounting Supervisor in Kirkland, Washington
Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Kenworth Truck Company Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace. Requisition Summary Perform cost accounting function with an emphasis on margin analysis, month-end closing and financial reporting. The position will supervise staff members and will report to the Cost Accounting Manager. Job Functions / Responsibilities * Supervise the day-to-day and month-end activities of 1 or 2 staff accountants to ensure the preparation of timely, accurate and meaningful margins, cost standards, material variance analysis, cost applications and inventory valuations based on knowledge of product, pricing, procurement, and manufacturing systems. This includes US and Canada consolidated financial information. * Prepare and/or review various cost of sales journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and perform account analysis. * Participate in various month-end financial statement closing duties, including margin analysis. * Perform monthly analysis on changes in costs for typical truck models * Supervise and participate in the preparation of timely, accurate and meaningful cost of sales forecasts and subsequent reviews against actuals. * Analyze cost reserves and other account balances to ensure they are regularly reviewed and properly stated. * Responsible for the review and/or preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting statements/schedules related to margins and/or cost of sales activities including supporting internal and external auditors. * Develop and implement various process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs. * Train, develop and retain a well-qualified cost accounting team through recruitment, coaching and development activities. * Drive the use of data analytic tools to identify cost of sales reduction opportunities. * Present margin analysis results periodically to Management. * Support cross-functional business needs working as a business partner with Sales, Marketing and Operations to drive profitable growth for Kenworth Truck Company. * Assist and/or supervise assigned Division internal control reviews including Sarbanes-Oxley documentation/testing and Internal Control Assessment Program reviews including identifying potential risks and opportunities. * Special projects as assigned, including periodic truck division comparisons, technical accounting research related to new product offerings, system related projects, and ad hoc reporting requests. Qualifications & Skills * Bachelor's degree required with Accounting emphasis preferred. * 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, including supervisory and increasing responsibility. * Understanding of US GAAP; CPA / MBA preferred. * Strong computer skill