Accounting and Financial Reporting Accountant III

Inside the Role

DTNA General Accounting: One team, best team!

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.

As part of the Daimler Trucks North America Tax and Treasury Accounting Group, which is a Center of Excellence / Share Service Center, the Sr. Accountant III role will support a mix of responsibilities consisting of approximately 75% tax accounting and 25% treasury accounting. The position will be responsible for complex tax accounting functions including the preparation and review of tax provision calculations, interpretation of tax and accounting regulations, and development of disclosures for financial reporting. In addition, the role will support treasury accounting activities through preparation of treasury financial statements and cross-training to serve as back-up for the current treasury accountant. This role will also serve as a lead for continuous improvement initiatives, helping identify process enhancement opportunities, drive efficiencies, and support improvements to systems, controls, and overall workflows. Learn new technology as appropriate to address business needs and utilize the technology capabilities to the tax accounting team's advantage. Develop and review business process maps, technical documentation, design documents, configuration, and enhancement requests.

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

This posting is considering only current Finance applicants. For a limited time, some positions at DTNA will only be open to current department employees due to restructuring efforts across the organization. For specific questions, please contact your HR Business Partner.

What You Drive at DTNA

Financial reporting tasks

• Prepare and review tax provision calculations
• Develop disclosures for financial reporting
• Prepare treasury financial statements

General ledger accounting and financial analyses

• Support complex tax accounting activities and related analyses
• Contribute to accurate financial data through provision calculations and treasury reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries to support tax and treasury accounting activities
• Perform account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate fluctuations in financial results, including tax provisions and treasury balances

Business Partnering

• Collaborate within the Tax and Treasury Accounting Center of Excellence / Shared Services environment
• Support team coverage through cross-training to provide back-up support for treasury accounting functions
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Tax, Treasury, IT, and external auditors to support financial reporting and compliance
• Provide accounting guidance and insights to business stakeholders on tax and treasury-related matters
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment on reporting requirements and timelines

Methods, Processes and Systems

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify process enhancement opportunities and drive efficiencies
• Support enhancements to systems, workflows, and controls
• Learn and apply new technologies to meet business needs
• Leverage technology to improve tax accounting processes

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

• Interpret tax and accounting regulations to support accurate reporting
• Assist in ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

• Support improvements to internal controls and processes
• Contribute to maintaining a strong control environment through process enhancements and documentation
• Execute and document internal controls in compliance with SOX and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) requirements
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Contribute to the design, enhancement, and monitoring of controls to ensure a strong and compliant control environment

Cross-functional project work

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
• Work across functions to implement process and system enhancements
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving Finance, Tax, Treasury, and IT teams to implement system and process improvements
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process transformation initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of project objectives and alignment with business goals
• Domestic travel required ~10%
• Must be able to work flexible hours/week (weekends and holidays as required)

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience required
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of identifying discrepancies, validating assumptions, and ensuring data accuracy
• Experience with financial statement preparation and/or income tax accounting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines
• An attached resume is required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Accounting experience that is a mix of public accounting and/or private industry accounting is strongly preferred
• CPA and Public Accounting preferred

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.