Accountant II

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Transportation Solutions is seeking an Accountant II in Reading, PA to perform monthly accounting activities including journal entries, month-end analytics, and reconciliations. The role emphasizes collaboration within a fast-paced team and requires GAAP knowledge and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities include preparing P&L variance analysis, driving process improvements, and supporting international teams.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of accounting experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Intermediate Excel skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders is important.
• Good problem solving, judgment and organizational skills are needed.
• Willingness to travel, work schedule as required, and pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate journal entries and complete account reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Perform month-end analytics and monitor metrics for assigned areas.
• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis and identify process improvements.
• Coordinate with international teams to review reconciliations and resolve issues timely.
• Handle ad hoc projects as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Position Summary:

Penske Transportation Solutions is seeking an Accountant II with a passion for business operations to join our team in Reading, PA. This position will be responsible for monthly accounting activities including preparing journal entries, conducting month-end analytics, and completing account reconciliations. The Accountant II is a result-driven professional who collaborates effectively with team members in a fast-paced environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate, complete, and timely journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement workpapers, and special projects with adequate support

• Apply intermediate GAAP knowledge and follow established polices and procedures

• Prepare and monitor metrics within assigned areas

• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis

• Identify and implement process improvements

• Work with International teams to review monthly account reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues timely

• Other projects and ad hoc requests assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years experience in the field of accounting required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• Intermediate proficiency in the use of Microsoft products, specifically Excel

• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders

• Strong problem solving, judgment, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and self-prioritize work.

• Requirements include willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Job Family: Finance

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.