Assistant, Controller jobs in Seattle, WA

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

PACCAR’s Information Technology Division (ITD), located in Renton, WA utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice and data communications services to the entire Corporation, which has high visibility in the technology sector.

Requisition Summary

Position reports to the Information Technology Controller and is responsible for managing and performing a wide range of accounting functions with an emphasis on general and project accounting. Responsibilities include month-end closing and reporting, forecasting and expense management. The ideal candidate will interact closely with various department managers within the Information Technology division and personnel throughout the Controllers’ organization.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Manage: Manage the day-to-day accounting functions related to general accounting, project accounting, accounts receivable / payable, payroll and fixed assets. Recruit, supervise, mentor and motivate a staff of seven.
• Business Partner: Actively engage with Operations personnel to improve processes, actively support the management team, serving as the Controller when the Controller is off-site. Work with Department Managers to ensure appropriate spending levels are achieved, offering alternatives to meet spending goals.
• General Accounting: Ensure timely and accurate completion of analytical reports and accounts reconciliations. Prepare and review various management reports including reports containing global consolidated information. Responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and reporting including quarterly analysis prepared for PACCAR Corporate Consolidations, semi-annual SOX testing, and annual ICAP testing.
• Project Accounting: Oversee the accounting related to capital projects, including review of proposed quarterly submissions, project costs / savings details and return on investment (ROI). Coordinate post-audit of significant projects to validate ROI.
• Forecast: Manage the monthly forecasts including variance analysis. Facilitate the annual overhead budget process, including presentation preparation to senior executive management.
• Month-End: Manage the month-end cycle by coordinating workflow, preparing and reviewing various journal entries, analyzing key accounts and reporting results to the financial reporting group. Review of department expenditures and the actual to budget comparison. Prepare executive financial comments.
• Special Projects: Define, initiate and direct special projects including system implementations, robotic process automation, and process improvements utilizing Six Sigma tools, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) plus years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility required (SAP experience a plus).
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills required.
• Accomplished leadership and supervisory skills, emphasizing continuous improvement Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills required with the ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting non-negotiable deadlines.
• Attention to detail with a “big picture” focus.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.

Education/Training

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or MBA required.

PACCAR Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 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

Diversity & Inclusion

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions, and increases employee engagement.

PACCAR’s IT Division promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, celebrations, and affinity groups. The IT Division has an active Diversity Council and supports initiatives and activities for all. PACCAR supports women through the PACCAR Women’s Association (PWA), Women in Trucking, and Women in Technology International (WITI). Educational awareness programs such as Unconscious Bias, Male Allyship and Inclusive Leadership are just a few of many trainings offered. PACCAR is a supporter of PRIDE and celebrates many different multi-cultural events.

Additional Job Board Information

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. The salary range for the Assistant Controller is $106,300 - $166,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.