Senior Accountant II - Inventory Accounting

Inside the Role

The Senior Accountant II – Inventory Accounting position plays a key role in the accounting group. Key responsibilities include accounting for spare parts inventories, including inventory valuation, obsolescence, cores analysis and 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.

Your tasks at a glance

• Financial reporting tasks
• General ledger accounting and financial analyses
• Business Partnering
• Methods, Processes and Systems
• Reporting/communication of financial results and coordination of financial (regulatory) filings
• Internal Control over Financial Reporting
• Cross-functional project work
• Support and grow an inclusive and professional culture for all team members

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

Be part of it, join the team!

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 6% 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’ 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 interfaces 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 the business partners to identify process and/or system improvements, assist in the set-up of relevant systems.

Leverage the use of advanced analytical tools, such as Power BI, Tableau, and WinShuttle.

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 the communication to the MIF reporting group for reporting, including inventory aging and group elimination requirements.

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

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 implementation relevant projects.
• Support organizational and/or system changes to meet continuous improvement objectives.

Knowledge You Should Bring (Required Skills & Experience)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field; OR an Associate’s Degree with 2 years of related experience OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

3+ years of experience in accounting, audit, manufacturing accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, or a related accounting function AND supporting month-end close, including account reconciliations and journal entries.

Experience using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.

Working knowledge of SAP demonstrated through professional experience

An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Advanced Excel skills - visual basic, pivot tables, data transformation, graph and charts, power query

• MBA, Certification in Accounting – Internal Audit or CPA
• CPA Candidate

Wholesale Parts Business Exposure

Experience using analytical tools, such as advanced Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Winshuttle, Alteryx, SQL Query (Alation) to drive business outcomes

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

Willingness to 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

Experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve productivity, efficiency, or business outcomes

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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.