Cost Accounting Manager

PACCAR Inc; Chillicothe, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager in Chillicothe, OH to lead the cost accounting team and drive manufacturing cost control. The role focuses on ensuring accurate cost standards, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting, while partnering with operations to improve profitability.

The ideal candidate has a 5–10 year accounting background with manufacturing cost experience and holds CPA, CMA or MBA certification, with leadership experience to mentor a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA, CMA or MBA required.
• 5 to 10 years of accounting experience.
• Strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cost Accounting Team
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Drive talent development through coaching, cross-training, succession planning, and recruitment
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability
• Partner with operations teams to support business objectives
• Oversee month-end cost accounting activities, including journal entry reviews and account reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Analyze manufacturing results and communicate key insights to leadership
• Lead largescale physical inventory activities
• Supervise build station audits
• Support SOX compliance and testing requirements
• Participate in plant projects, system implementations, facility changes, and operational improvement initiatives
• Collaborate across functions to optimize processes and enhance financial performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Manufacturing

Analytical skills

Excel proficient

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

CMA

MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Cost Accounting Manager

Date: Aug 31, 2026

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US, 45601-8829

Company: PACCAR

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!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Lead the Cost Accounting Team

• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Drive talent development through coaching, cross-training, succession planning, and recruitment

Drive Financial and Operational Excellence

• Ensure accurate cost standards, cost factors, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability
• Partner with operations teams to support business objectives

Manage Reporting and Month-End Close

• Oversee month-end cost accounting activities, including journal entry reviews and account reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Analyze manufacturing results and communicate key insights to leadership

Strengthen Controls and Compliance

• Lead largescale physical inventory activities
• Supervise build station audits
• Support SOX compliance and testing requirements

Support Strategic Initiatives

• Participate in plant projects, system implementations, facility changes, and operational improvement initiatives
• Collaborate across functions to optimize processes and enhance financial performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA, CMA, or MBA required
• 5 to 10 years of accounting experience
• Strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting
• Previous leadership or people management experience

Preferred Skills

• SAP experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to influence across organizational levels and communicate complex financial information clearly

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with CPA, CMA or MBA required.

Additional Job Board Information

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

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