Cost Accounting Supervisor

Requisition Summary

We are seeking a collaborative accounting professional to support the Cost Accounting team with accounting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end reporting activities across North America. This role combines traditional accounting responsibilities with business partnership, process improvement, and team leadership, providing visibility across inventory, freight, and operational accounting activities. The position supervises one direct report and reports to the Cost Accounting Manager.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Serve as a key business partner, providing financial analysis and recommendations related to inventory, freight, incentive programs, and operational performance to influence business decisions.
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead, coach and develop one direct report while helping shape cost accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and team best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Customer Service, Materials, Operations and other business functions to improve financial visibility and support strategic initiatives.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements that enhance data efficacy, strengthen data quality and internal controls, and reduce costs.
• Perform and/or assist with assigned statistical inventories and Parts Distribution Center audits.
• Leverage knowledge of operational and financial systems to develop, maintain and enhance reporting tools and data solutions that improve financial reporting and business insights.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities.
• Support internal control reviews and external audit requests.
• Perform other duties and accounting functions as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS / BA in Accounting or Finance required
• Masters Degree or CPA preferred
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility required
• Excellent analytical capabilities and attention to detail with a "big picture" focus
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects
• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Understanding of US GAAP
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) and data visualization/reporting tools such as Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, Tableau or similar platforms preferred

Additional Job Board Information

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
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift

Salary Range

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 this position is $80,800 - $111,650 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Job Board Information

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. 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.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines 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!

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