Accounting and Financial Reporting Accountant III

Inside the Role

We design, operate and control the Accounting and Financial Reporting process of DTNA. As a 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.
The Inventory Accounting Supervisor serves as a key leader within the DDC Accounting organization. The role is responsible for technical accounting research, financial statement preparation, and oversight of the monthly financial close for DDC inventory as well as system integrity, cross‑functional collaboration, support advancing technology‑driven transformation initiatives across the organization and drives process improvements by embedding faster, simpler, and stronger ways of working into daily activities.

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

What You Drive at DTNA   

• Prioritizing workload, delegating tasks, and motivating Inventory Accounting team members to ensure timely and accurate completion of deliverables.
• Overseeing financial reporting activities, including reviewing monthly journal entries and performing the monthly COGS review of the Income Statement.
• Managing high‑value account analyses, including license fees, foreign exchange rate variances, material revaluation, production cost center variances, excess and obsolete reserves and supplier accrual.
• Monitoring all system inventory interfaces to cbFC and taking corrective action when issues arise and ensuring timely tracking and resolution.
• Overseeing the annual physical inventory count conducted by KPMG at the Redford plant and 3PL locations, reviewing monthly cycle counts, and aligning with management on month‑end inventory gain/loss bookings.
• Performing account reconciliations, documenting processes, and partnering with operating teams to address issues and drive timely resolution.
• Perform evaluation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and ensure that the necessary controls are documented and tested in accordance with the Company's internal requirements.
• Leading Technology Revolution continuous‑improvement initiatives and communicating financial results and key performance metrics (KPIs) to Supplier Management, Logistics, IT, and other stakeholders.
• Partnering with Controlling to complete quarterly under/over‑absorption analysis.
• Collaborating with ITC, Controlling, and Purchasing to evaluate tariff impacts and identify related risks in a timely manner.

 

Knowledge You Should Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 4+ years of relevant experience in Accounting or Cost Accounting
• Current knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP
• Ability to lead department projects or work streams within broader projects
• Act as an advisor to management and key stakeholders on projects and key topics
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Strong organizational abilities with attention to detail required

Exceptional Candidates Might Have 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Data analytics tools (such as Power BI or Tableau)

Where We Work

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

Detroit, MI 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.