General Accountant
US$70,500 – US$106,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Sr. General Accountant”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$70,500 – US$106,000 / yr |
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Field of studyAccounting, Business Administration (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant, Master of Business Administration
Company Overview
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company founded in 1905 and a global leader in commercial vehicles, financial services, and customer support. Through internationally recognized brands including Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, PACCAR designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR also provides advanced diesel engines, customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts that support its core business.
PACCAR offers opportunities to build a meaningful career in transportation technology, business operations, and high-quality product and service delivery.
PACCAR Financial
PACCAR Financial supports the sale of PACCAR vehicles by providing flexible financing solutions and value- added services tailored to the transportation industry.
Role Summary
The Senior General Accountant supports PACCAR Financial’s reporting and close activities, oversees key accounting processes, partners cross-functionally with Treasury and Corporate Consolidations, and leads continuous improvement across accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities, including timely journal entry preparation with emphasis on Cash and Intercompany transactions.
- Prepare month-end account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual balances, and reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Responsible for uploading journal vouchers into the accounting system accurately and on a timely basis.
- Responsible for maintaining Corporate’s intercompany/advance account with other PACCAR divisions.
- Assist with Canadian operation during month-end preparing journal vouchers and reports.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Assist with external and internal audits and provide supporting documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
- Contribute to special projects that require technical accounting analysis, process improvement, and data-driven recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA or MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of two years of relevant accounting or finance experience required.
- Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-supported work.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.