Manufacturing Finance Analyst — Cost & Forecasting

PACCAR; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Holiday gift

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company seeking a Financial Analyst to support daily accounting activities related to new engine program development, with ongoing interaction with Senior Management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cost management, month-end close, forecasting for plant activities, SOX documentation, and driving continuous improvement in plant accounting processes. A degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting required. CPA/CMA or Master’s Degree preferred.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Accounting required, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong collaboration, analytical and accounting skills, attention to detail.
• Must have demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project cost management services such as cost estimates and invoice analysis.
• Prepare various management reports, financial comments and provide any key data as requested.
• Responsible for Month-End Close Activities for timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage forecast for plant related activities.
• Participate in internal control reviews, including Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and testing.
• Participate/assist in projects related to plant accounting processes.
• Participate in Physical inventory counts, Quarterly Statistical Audits and cycle counts.
• Ensure compliance with internal control policies and keep accounting procedures updated.
• Contribute to plant continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain effective oral and written communications, externally and internally.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

SAP/ERP experience

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA/CMA or Master's degree preferred

Tools

Access

Job description

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company seeking a Financial Analyst to support daily accounting activities related to new engine program development, with ongoing interaction with Senior Management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include cost management, month-end close, forecasting for plant activities, SOX documentation, and driving continuous improvement in plant accounting processes. A degree in Accounting and 3–5 years of experience are required.