Senior Accounting Analyst - Data-Driven Financial Insights

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking an Accounting Analyst to deliver analysis and metrics for Finance core processes.

You will interpret and map detailed accounting transactions, support internal controls, and identify improvement opportunities. The role emphasizes data querying, trend analysis, and development of automated solutions across cost containment initiatives, with responsibilities spanning monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and policy review.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years accounting experience required.
• Bachelor's in Accounting required.
• MBA, CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Independent problem solving skills required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Process mapping experience required.
• Data mining and reporting tools experience (QlikSense, Power Query) preferred.
• Quality program certifications (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN) preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel required.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and PowerPoint required.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and pass background check and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports and financial analysis for Senior Leadership.
• Query and analyze data for trends and impacts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Develop and calculate measures/metrics.
• Prepare and review accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist Leadership Team in developing ROI for projects and initiatives.
• Analyze, develop, and provide automated solutions impacting financial controllership.
• Analyze internal controls and provide solutions to mitigate risk.
• Facilitate automated solutions via multiple applications related to cost savings initiatives.
• Participate in identifying & building process for cost recovery opportunities
• Analyze financial statement trends.
• Participate in monthly close process.
• Other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Independent problem solving

Strong oral and written communication

Process mapping experience

Regular attendance

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

MBA, CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

QlikSense

Power Query

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is seeking an Accounting Analyst to deliver analysis and metrics for Finance core processes.

You will interpret and map detailed accounting transactions, support internal controls, and identify improvement opportunities. The role emphasizes data querying, trend analysis, and development of automated solutions across cost containment initiatives, with responsibilities spanning monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and policy review.