Product Costing Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP services

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant (SG 23) to perform a variety of cost accounting activities with minimal supervision and ensure timely and accurate product costing.

The role includes establishing cost standards, supporting month-end close, analyzing margins, maintaining inventory valuations, and participating in internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives. A accounting degree and Excel proficiency are required, with SAP/ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting is required. CPA/Masters preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• SAP/ERP system experience preferred.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work with ambiguous tasks and handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate cost standards are established and variances are properly recorded.
• Participate and support month‑end closing and forecast activities.
• Prepare and analyze assigned cost accounting journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide key product cost data to top management on a monthly basis.
• Maintain product sales and cost of sales records.
• Analyze gross margins to ensure accurate product costing.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and assist with periodic inventories.
• Provide pertinent financial/accounting data to production managers.
• Perform internal control reviews and Sarbanes‑Oxley reviews as assigned.
• Participate in team‑oriented continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Degree in accounting

CPA or Masters preferred

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

PACCAR Inc. is seeking a Cost Accountant (SG 23) to perform a variety of cost accounting activities with minimal supervision and ensure timely and accurate product costing.

The role includes establishing cost standards, supporting month-end close, analyzing margins, maintaining inventory valuations, and participating in internal controls and continuous improvement initiatives. A accounting degree and Excel proficiency are required, with SAP/ERP experience preferred.