2027 Winter Internship - Accounting Intern

PACCAR; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 5% company match

Sick Leave

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking candidates for its Accounting Internship Program based in Renton, WA, starting January 2027. This full-time role involves performing a variety of accounting activities under the Accounting Manager and reporting to the finance team.

Responsibilities include month-end close, asset depreciation, AP processing, and support for internal controls and government reporting. Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or completed a degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Month-end: Participate in month-end financial close cycle: journal entries, GL reconciliations, reporting results to the financial reporting group.
• Fixed Assets: Coordinate the inventory, set up and depreciation of Fixed Assets.
• Assist in month-end and quarter-end closing tasks, such as internal control testing and government reporting.
• Accounts Payable: Assist the Accounts Payable function through invoice processing including intercompany transactions, vendor statement reconciliations, expense report review.
• Other special projects assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Journal entries

General ledger

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

SAP/RPA

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

About PACCAR

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. 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 provides financial services and information technology, and truck parts related to its principal business.

Your next career move is waiting at PACCAR whether you want to design the transportation trchnology of tomorroe, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services. Join the PACCAR team today!

Division Information

PACCAR'S Information Technology Division (ITD) is located in Renton, WA, utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting, voice and data communications servicesto the entire corperation, which has high visibility in the technology sector.

The Role

PACCAR is searching for talented individuals to join out Accounting Internship Program to start January of 2027. This is a full-time position and responsible for performing a variety of accounting activities and will report to the Accounting Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Month-end: Participate in month-end financial close cycle:
  Prepare journal entries
  Preparation and analysis of general ledger account reconciliations
  Reporting results to the financial reporting group
• Fixed Assets: Coordinate the inventory, set up and depreciation of Fixed Assets
• Assist in month-end and quarter-end closing tasks, such as internal control testing and government reporting.
• Accounts Payable: Assist the Accounts Payable function through:
  Invoice processing including intercompany transactions
  Vendor statement reconciliations
  Expense report review
• Other special projects assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Ability to work under pressire and multitask within a fast-paced enviornment
• Communicate clearly with team members, technical support groups, and management
• Deadline-driven and self motivated
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independantly, handling multiple tasks, and changing priorities while meeting non-negotiable deadlines
• Attention to detail with a "big picture" focus
• Proficcient comouter skills including Excel, Work, PowerPoint and Access.
• SAP/RPA experience is a plus

Education

Preferred completed bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or related field.

Benefits of working at PACCAR

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

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• 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
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women in Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America's Greatest Workplaces for Women.

For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page:Diversity and Inclusion at PACCAR

Additional 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. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

The salaries for intern positions are as follows:

• Undergraduate - $25 / hour
• Graduate - $30 / hour