Senior Accountant: GAAP Expert & Process Improver

Penske Truck Leasing Co.; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Reading, PA seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver accurate, timely GAAP-based accounting, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements.

You will own month-end close, oversee controls, partner with cross-functional teams, and support audits, while leveraging Excel, Qlik, and Power Query to enhance reporting. This hybrid role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, a bachelor's in accounting; CPA/MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tools (Excel, Power Query, Qlik Sense) is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Apply advanced GAAP knowledge to complex transactions and serve as the technical resource.
• Strengthen internal controls by assessing risks and closing control gaps.
• Monitor KPIs and performance data to identify trends and drive high-quality output.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Qlik sense

Power Query

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook/Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Reading, PA seeks a Senior Accountant to deliver accurate, timely GAAP-based accounting, mentor junior staff, and drive process improvements.

You will own month-end close, oversee controls, partner with cross-functional teams, and support audits, while leveraging Excel, Qlik, and Power Query to enhance reporting. This hybrid role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, a bachelor's in accounting; CPA/MBA preferred.