Senior Payroll Financial Analyst

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Reading, PA seeks a Payroll Senior Financial Analyst to deliver data-driven analysis for Finance, tax compliance, and process efficiency. The role focuses on SQL database development, maintenance, and automation to strengthen controls and reduce costs.

You will query tax withholding data, support HR system updates, and prepare tax reports. Strong SQL, Excel, Access, and communication skills are essential, along with willingness to pass background checks and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of financial analytics experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field.
• Strong analytical skills including SQL.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Process mapping experience.
• Report tool knowledge QlikView preferred.
• Proficient use of Excel, Advanced Query Tool, and Access.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Query and analyze tax withholding data for compliance.
• Coordinate HR system updates with associates.
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax withholding reports.
• Support process-improvement initiatives for taxes, garnishments, and unions.
• Develop, calculate, and monitor measures for the new workflow system.
• Coordinate with Benefits, Payroll Accounting, and ADP for insurance setups.
• Maintain and update SQL reports and Access databases.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop automated solutions across apps to save costs and time.
• Complete other projects as assigned by the manager.

Skills

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business-related field

Tools

QlikView

Excel

Access

Advanced Query Tool

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

The Penske Payroll Senior Financial Analyst provides data-driven analysis and performance metrics to support core Finance processes, tax compliance, and operational effectiveness. This role requires comprehensive knowledge of relevant systems and the ability to assist in the development, implementation, and maintain SQL databases that strengthen process compliance and improve efficiency. By querying and analyzing data, mapping detailed processes, and applying strong analytical judgment, the associate will draw clear, concise conclusions and act on opportunities to improve processes, expand automation, and achieve cost or time savings.

Major Responsibilities:

• Query and analyze tax withholding data to support compliance requirements and assess the impact on associates.
• Serve as a liaison between HR and associates to coordinate required updates to HR systems.
• Prepare and provide quarterly and annual tax withholding reports to internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Support departmental process‑improvement initiatives related to withholding taxes, garnishments, and union activities.
• Develop, calculate, and monitor measures and metrics for the new workflow system.
• Serve as a liaison between Benefits, Payroll Accounting team and ADP to ensure the complete and accurate setup of private insurance plans.
• Maintain and update existing SQL reports and Access Databases
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.
• Develop and facilitate automated solutions across multiple applications to achieve cost and time savings.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of financial analytics experience required
• Bachelor's degree in a Business-Related field
• Strong analytical skills required including SQL
• Independent problem-solving skills required
• Strong oral and written communication skills required
• Process mapping experience required.
• Report tool knowledge QlikView preferred.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel, Advanced Query Tool, and Access required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

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.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Job Family: Analytics & Intelligence

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2612337