Manufacturing Finance Analyst: Insights & Close

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

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.