General Accounting Manager

PACCAR; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. seeks a General Accounting Manager to lead plant accounting operations, maintain internal controls, and drive profitability and operational excellence at Kenworth Truck Company.

You will manage accounting functions, compliance, cost analysis, and financial reporting with a focus on manufacturing cost accounting. The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting plus CPA/CMA or MBA, and 5–10 years in accounting, with leadership experience and SAP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA certification is required.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience, with a strong manufacturing and cost accounting background.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant general accounting functions and internal controls.
• Oversee SOX documentation and testing across departments.
• Coordinate interim audits, cost standards, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Support plant initiatives and system implementations.
• Prepare timely financial reports, cost analyses, and forecasts.
• Manage MRO accounts payable and sales/use tax compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing and fixed asset tracking.
• Build a high-performing accounting team through leadership.
• Maintain cross-functional communication with plant management.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA or MBA certification

Tools

SAP

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 andalso 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!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The General Accounting Manager is responsible for directing plant general accounting operations, maintaining internal controls, analyzing financial performance, and leading the accounting team to support plant profitability and operational excellence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting Operations & Controls: Manage plant general accounting functions while ensuring corporate, divisional, and local policies, procedures, and internal controls are effectively implemented and operating.
• Compliance & Internal Auditing: Oversee internal control reviews, including Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing. Ensure all corporate, divisional, and local procedures and controls operate effectively across all departments.
• Inventory Management support: Assist with coordination of interim audits, factor studies, and sales cut-off verification. Develop and execute the build-station audit program. Ensure accurate cost standards, variance analysis, cost allocation, and inventory valuation through knowledge of product, pricing, procurement, manufacturing processes, and systems. Coordinate physical inventory counts as needed.
• Plant Projects & Support: Support plant initiatives, including facility comparisons, rearrangement projects, and system implementations. Provide backup support for other accounting functions as required.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reports, cost analyses, and forecasts. Analyze financial data and communicate cost-reduction opportunities and profit-maximization strategies to leadership.
• Accounts Payable & Tax Compliance: Manage MRO accounts payable operations, ensuring all payments are authorized and properly taxed. Prepare sales and use tax returns in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Payroll Management: Oversee plant payroll operations and ensure timely, accurate processing and compliance.
• Fixed Assets: Manage plant fixed asset spending, capitalization, and depreciation tracking.
• Team Leadership & Development: Build and retain a high-performing accounting team through strategic recruitment, internal promotion, mentoring, and formal performance evaluations.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Maintain effective oral and written communication with plant management and cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA, CMA, or MBA certification
• 5-10 years of accounting experience
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting and cost accounting
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• SAP ERP system experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse organizational levels

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must meet the physical requirements of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA/CMA and/or MBA

Additional Job Board Information

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