Accounting and Financial Reporting Accountant II

Inside the Role

The Senior Accountant II – Inventory / Travel Expense Accounting position plays a key role in the accounting group. Key responsibilities include accounting for spare parts inventories, including inventory valuation, obsolescence, cores analysis, incidental acquisition costs and travel and expense global pay processes. Further responsibilities include assisting in the period-end general ledger closing process, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of monthly trend reports in accordance with guidance, and providing accurate and timely financial information for reporting to Accounting management, as well as Aftermarket and Manufacturing Controlling groups.

We design, operate and control the Accounting and Financial Reporting process of DTNA. As valuable business partner we ensure transparency, provide accounting guidance and services. As quality gatekeeper, we drive compliance with accounting and financial reporting rules within DTNA and the Daimler Truck Division.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $78,000 - $100,000 USD  

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience   

  

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 8% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.   

What You Drive at DTNA

Financial Reporting Tasks

• Preparation and execution of financial reporting tasks and month-end close activities associated with parts distributions centers (PDC)’ inventory processes.
• Supporting outsourced transactional accounting.
• Perform core (part deposit - assets and liabilities) analysis and monthly trend reporting.
• Prepare monthly inventory valuation calculation over spare parts.
• Calculate the incidental acquisition cost and relief factors for spare parts and manufacturing materials.
• Assist the MIF consolidation team in compiling financial information.

General ledger accounting and financial analyses

• Preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, posting related journal entries and financial analysis.
• Support of monthly review of reconciliations for spare parts and core related transactions.
• Apply relevant guidance and perform necessary analysis for changes to inventory accounting standards.
• Manage special (ad-hoc) assignments and projects as they arise.
• Monitor and resolve material transfers aging, in-transits and interface errors. Learn and support critical manufacturing inventory accounting procedures as the inventory accountant back-up.
• Support the Travel function with reconciliations and payment interface troubleshooting.
• Perform occasional back up for Travel Expense Management.

Business Partnering

• Assist with the research of various accounting issues related to spare part and core accounting. Collaborate with aftermarket controlling on a monthly basis to assess the accuracy of spare parts and core balance sheet accounts, and inventory acquisition costs.
• Partner with various business partners to address Ad Hoc issues relating to PDC’s inventory.

Methods, Processes and Systems

• Support the research of relevant accounting issues and proposal of appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare documentation of new and/or existing processes and policies. Working with business partners to identify process and/or system improvements, assist in the set-up of relevant systems.
• Leverage the use of advanced analytical/automation tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, and Precisely Automate.

Reporting/communication of financial results and coordination of financial (regulatory) filings

• Prepare the communication of financial results and key performance metrics (KPI's) to management for spare parts inventory valuation, core deposits, incidental acquisition cost, intercompany in transit, and concur travel spend along with recommendations for improvement or risk reduction.
• Prepare communication to the financial consolidation team(MIF), including inventory aging and group elimination requirements.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

• Provide support on issues and exceptions to accounting management and the external audit team.

Cross-functional project work

• Work cross-functionally with business units to implement processes in own area of responsibility.
• Monitor, track and report progress of assigned projects.
• Support organizational and/or system changes to meet continuous improvement objectives.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or Business Administration or related field from an accredited university/college required
• 2 years of expanded professional experience focus on month end close and review/create and/or audit financial statements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP or other ERP software.
• Some experience and exposure to advanced analytical tools, such as advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Precisely Automate, Alteryx, SQL Query (Alation) etc.
• Requires understanding of key business drivers.
• Works independently within guidelines and policies to solve problems of moderate complexity.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members.
• May lead projects or processes as required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with all levels within the company and department and operate up, down, or across an organization.
• Ability to identify issues quickly and effectively communicate throughout the organization.
• Willingness to dig into the details of transactions and processes in order to ensure a complete understanding is obtained.
• Focus on standardization and continuous improvement of existing processes.
• Ability to work independently and ensure follow-up and completion of relevant tasks and projects.
• Aptitude for working in a rapidly changing environment and ability to sort out priorities.
• Team player focused on adding value and achieving results.
• High ethics and integrity Typical Minimum Experience Preferred (Desired Skills/Experience)

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• MBA, Certification in Accounting – Internal Audit or CPA
• Wholesale Parts Business Exposure
• Alteryx, SQL experience.
• Advanced Excel skills - visual basic, pivot tables, data transformation, graph and charts, power query
• Interest in CPA certification

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.