Senior Accountant II – Inventory Accounting

Daimler Truck North America

. Account for spare parts inventories, including inventory valuation, obsolescence, cores analysis, incidental acquisition costs, and travel and expense global pay processes .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting and financial reporting, with a strong focus on inventory accounting and month-end close processes. Proficient in using advanced analytical tools to provide accurate financial insights and support decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ExperienceInventory AccountingMonth-End Close SupportAdvanced Excel SkillsSAP Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccount ReconciliationJournal EntriesCost AccountingData AnalysisInventory ValuationCore AnalysisFinancial AnalysisTrend ReportingProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Power BITableauSQLAlteryxWinShuttleExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBACertification in Accounting – Internal Audit

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing AccountingWholesale Parts BusinessFinancial InformationTravel Expense ManagementMaterial Transfers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Account for spare parts inventories, including inventory valuation, obsolescence, cores analysis, incidental acquisition costs, and travel and expense global pay processes
Assist with the period-end general ledger closing process
Reconcile accounts and prepare monthly trend reports
Provide accurate and timely financial information to Accounting management, Aftermarket, and Manufacturing Controlling groups
Prepare and execute financial reporting tasks and month-end close activities associated with parts distribution centers’ inventory processes
Support outsourced transactional accounting
Perform core analysis and monthly trend reporting
Prepare monthly inventory valuation calculations over spare parts
Calculate incidental acquisition cost and relief factors for spare parts and manufacturing materials
Assist the MIF consolidation team in compiling financial information
Prepare general ledger account reconciliations, post journal entries, and perform financial analysis
Monitor and resolve material transfers aging, in-transits, and interface errors
Support critical manufacturing inventory accounting procedures as inventory accountant back-up
Support Travel with reconciliations and payment interface troubleshooting and provide occasional backup for Travel Expense Management
Research accounting issues and collaborate with aftermarket controlling and business partners
Document processes and policies and assist with process and system improvements
Use advanced analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and WinShuttle
Communicate financial results and KPIs to management with recommendations for improvement or risk reduction
Support reporting, inventory aging, group elimination requirements, accounting management, and external audit issues
Work cross-functionally to implement processes, monitor project progress, and support organizational or system changes
Support and grow an inclusive and professional culture for all team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
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
Wellness programs
Onsite fitness (at some locations)
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans