Cost Accounting Supervisor

PACCAR Technical Center; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

Résumé du poste

PACCAR Kenworth is seeking a Sr. Cost Accounting Supervisor to lead standard cost analyses, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will supervise 1-2 team members and partner with manufacturing and finance to drive profitability.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and the ability to implement cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining internal controls.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Accounting Degree with Accounting emphasis preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• CPA or other advanced certifications preferred.
• Experience with SAP or large ERP systems.
• BI tools such as Tableau/PowerBI are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Execute key month end processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports related to margins and cost of sales.
• Maintain and update standard costs.
• Forecast cost of sales and compare to actuals.
• Analyze cost-related reserves and other balances for accuracy.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audits.
• Support data analytics to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Contribute to division cost accounting team growth and broader operations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Deadline-driven

Independence

Formation

BS/BA Accounting

CPA

Outils

Excel

Access

Tableau

PowerBI

SAP/ERP

Description du poste

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Date: Oct 7, 2026

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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Position Overview

Kenworth is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our fast-paced accounting team. We are looking for a candidate withstrong accounting skills, team leadership and supervisory skills and an eye for detail. As the Sr. Cost Accounting Supervisor, you will play an integral role in the division cost accounting function with a focus on standard margin analysis, month end close execution and financial reporting and forecasting. The position has 1-2 direct reports.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Execution of key month end processes.
• Be responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting statements/schedules related to margins and/or cost of sales activities.
• Oversee the maintenance and update of standard costs.
• Assist and support the preparation of timely, accurate and meaningful cost of sales forecasts and subsequent reviews against actuals.
• Analyze cost related reserves and other account balances to ensure they are regularly reviewed and properly stated.
• Maintenance of a strong internal controls in and support audit requirements.
• Support continuous improvement including the use of data analytic tools to identify cost of sales reduction opportunities.
• Support growth withing the cost accounting team and broader business operations to drive profitable growth for the Division.
• Assist with special projects as assigned, including periodic truck division comparisons, technical accounting research related to new product offerings, system related projects, and ad hoc reporting requests.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong computer skills in Excel (i.e., pivot tables, macros, charts, and graphs), Access (i.e., query building, report writing, etc.) and data analytic tools (i.e., Tableau, etc.)
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex accounting issues.
• Deadline-driven, self-motivated and customer service oriented
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and shifting priorities.

Required Education and Experience

• BS/BA Accounting Degree with Accounting emphasis preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with increasing responsibility

Desired Education and Experience

• CPA or other advanced certifications
• Utilizing SAP or large ERP
• Business Intelligence tools, e.g., Tableau, PowerBI
• Experience in manufacturing

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.

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