Senior Accountant: GAAP Expert, Process Improvement (Hybrid)

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Reading, PA seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver accurate GAAP-based accounting, manage the month-end close, and mentor junior staff. You will partner with cross-functional teams, improve controls, and drive process automation using Excel, Qlik Sense, Power Query.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years of experience, and CPA/MBA preferred, with willingness to travel and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• MBA preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Proficiency in Qlik sense and Power Query preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders
• Strong problem solving, judgment, time management, and organizational skills
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, well-supported, and completed on time
• Apply advanced GAAP knowledge to complex transactions, exercising independent judgment and serving as the team's go-to technical resource
• Strengthen the internal control environment by assessing risks, closing control gaps, and implementing practical solutions with minimal supervision
• Monitor KPIs and performance data to identify trends, flag issues early, and drive consistent, high-quality output
• Challenge existing processes and lead improvement initiatives from idea through execution, leveraging tools like Excel, Qlik, and Power Query to drive efficiency and automation
• Mentor junior staff and teammates through coaching, technical guidance, and feedback that builds long-term capability
• Resolve issues independently and communicate risks proactively, keeping management informed before problems escalated
• Cultivate strong working relationships across the organization, engaging effectively with teammates, stakeholders, and leadership alike

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Power Query

Qlik sense

PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Reading, PA seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver accurate GAAP-based accounting, manage the month-end close, and mentor junior staff. You will partner with cross-functional teams, improve controls, and drive process automation using Excel, Qlik Sense, Power Query.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years of experience, and CPA/MBA preferred, with willingness to travel and strong communication skills.