Accounting Analyst

Nashville Public Radio; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking an Accounting professional to support month-end, payroll, and financial reporting in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, internal controls, and data-driven decision support.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 1–5 years of accounting experience and strong Excel, PowerPoint, and analytics skills. Manufacturing exposure is a plus, with opportunities to impact reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 1–5 years of accounting experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts) and working knowledge of PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
• Experience with Data Analytics (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Own close activities, supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare payroll-related data, reconcile payroll accounts, and assist audits.
• Transform data into insights using analytics tools and dashboards.
• Contribute to SAP and Workforce system enhancements and process improvements.
• Evaluate performance against budgets and forecasts to highlight trends and risks.
• Support audits by coordinating with auditors and strengthening internal controls.
• Apply GAAP and maintain strong internal controls.
• Assist continuous improvement by automating accounting processes.
• Collaborate with operations, materials, HR, and other teams to provide financial guidance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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!

Requisition Summary

As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in driving financial insight and operational excellence across the plant. This is a hands‑on, high-impact position where your analysis directly influences performance, profitability, and decision‑making.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Own critical close activities by supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, ensuring timely reporting and delivering high-quality financial information.
• Play a key role in financial integrity by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation that drive accurate and reliable financial reporting.
• Help ensure employees of a large truck manufacturing facility are paid accurately and on time by supporting payroll processes, validating payroll data, reconciling payroll accounts, and assisting with audits and compliance activities.
• Transform data into business value by leveraging analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and deliver actionable insights through dashboards, visualizations, and financial analysis that support strategic decision‑making.
• Contribute to SAP and Workforce system enhancements, and process improvement projects that shape the future of the organization.
• Influence business outcomes by evaluating performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior results, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Support successful audits by preparing key documentation, collaborating with auditors, and helping strengthen the organization’s control environment.
• Apply GAAP principles, maintain strong internal controls, and identify opportunities to mitigate risk.
• Assist in continuous improvement by streamlining accounting processes, leveraging automation, and implementing solutions that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner across the business with teams in operations, materials, human resources, and other functions to provide financial guidance that supports strategic decision‑making and long‑term success.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Accounting with 1–5 years of accounting experience required; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts) and working knowledge of PowerPoint, Access, and Word.
• Experience with Data Analytics (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• Strong interpersonal, technical, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

MUST MEET PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Accounting with 1–5 years of accounting experience required; manufacturing environment preferred.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.