About the role#
Peterbilt is seeking a full-time Accounting intern for the summer of 2027. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Credit, you will support the Credit Department by improving the accuracy and reporting of monthly dealer financial statements. This role involves interaction with various departments across Peterbilt and the PACCAR dealer network.
What you'll do#
- Import monthly dealer financial statements and track variances.
- Report variances to the dealer group and work with them to resolve discrepancies.
- Update the Standards of Excellence Financial Scorecard for the dealer network each month.
- Mail MCO documents to dealers.
- Run daily control, parts lines, and backlog reports to assist management.
- Prepare the monthly dealer financial summary for senior management.
- Input CPA-prepared financials into Moody's for credit line renewals and financial analysis.
- Manage lease agreements to ensure expiration dates remain current.
- Perform data analysis to support business decision-making.
- Participate in Best Practice benchmarking within PACCAR.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's program in Accounting.
- Strong attention to detail and a focus on accurate, deadline-driven results.
- Proficiency in Excel, Access, and Tableau.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work in ambiguous situations and adjust to multiple demands.
- Self-motivation to seek out continuous process improvements.
Location & details#
- Location: Denton, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time (20-40 hours per week, flexible with school schedules).
- Sponsorship: Not available.
About PACCAR
PACCAR designs and manufactures light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks. Its primary brands include Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. The company also produces diesel engines, provides financial services, and manages a global parts distribution network. Based in Bellevue, Washington, the organization operates worldwide with a workforce of over 19,000 employees.
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