Finance & Accounting Analyst - Month-End & FP&A

Penske Entertainment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Penske Entertainment, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Accounting and Finance Analyst to support accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across IMS. You will analyze financial results, prepare key reports, and assist with month-end close and process improvements.

The role emphasizes partnership with multiple departments, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the use of Excel for complex analyses.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position; internship or up to 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Ability to analyze variances and explain drivers clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, and reclassifications.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review AP GL coding for accuracy.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and variance analysis with department heads.
• Support planning, budgeting, and the annual forecast processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Ability to prioritize deadlines

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Workday Adaptive Planning

Job description

Penske Entertainment, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking an Accounting and Finance Analyst to support accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across IMS. You will analyze financial results, prepare key reports, and assist with month-end close and process improvements.

The role emphasizes partnership with multiple departments, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the use of Excel for complex analyses.