Accountant II

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Transportation Solutions is seeking an Accountant II for our Reading, PA location. The role focuses on monthly accounting activities, journal entries, month-end analytics, and reconciliations within a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with strong Excel skills and effective communication. This full-time position requires the ability to travel as needed and adherence to Penske employment policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 1–3 years accounting experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and workpapers with supporting documentation.
• Apply intermediate GAAP knowledge and follow policies and procedures.
• Prepare and monitor metrics within assigned areas.
• Prepare monthly P&L variance analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate with International teams to review reconciliations and resolve issues.
• Complete ad hoc projects and requests as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multitasking

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

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.