Job Functions / Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Accountant’s role involves close interaction with various departments within Peterbilt and personnel throughout the organization. The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for various close related responsibilities, including recording Material Variance, Standard Costs, Factor Changes, Delivery Revenue & Expense, Journal Entries, and Month-end Analysis.  They will also complete monthly reconciliations, participate in Physical Inventory, and SOX & Internal Control testing.

Peterbilt Motors Company is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant for our Office located in Denton, Texas.  Key responsibilities include:

• Set standard costs for inventoried parts.
• Update the Cost System for factor changes.
• Compile delivery revenue & expense forecast and actuals.
• Prepare monthly journal vouchers, month-end analysis and account reconciliations.
• Create a monthly forecast and budget analysis.
• Participate in build station and offsite inventory audits.
• Assist with inventory reconciliations.
• Analyze standard costs related to inventory.
• Perform internal control reviews and Sarbanes-Oxley reviews as assigned.
• Complete special projects as required, such as ad-hoc reports for senior management and general accounting support.

Skills / Competencies

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable making oral presentations to peers and management.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Strong organizational skills required to manage various projects.
• Deadline-driven and self-motivated.

Education

• BS/BA Accounting Degree is required. 
• CPA/CMA and Master’s degree preferred.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant accounting experience

General Description of all 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

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).