Cost Accountant; SG
Job in
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, 39701, USA
Listed on 2026-07-17
Listing for:
PACCAR Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Cost Accountant (SG 23)
Requisition SummaryThis position performs a variety of cost accounting activities under minimal supervision to ensure timely and accurate product costing.
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.
- Degree in accounting 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.
PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from the time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- Medical, dental, and vision plan options for you and your family.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
- 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5%.
- A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Paid short‑ and long‑term disability programs.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more.
- Comprehensive paid time off—minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days provided with seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
- This position offers relocation assistance benefits.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.
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