Strategic Senior Payroll & Benefits Accountant

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to review financial statements, journal entries, and variance reports, and to identify cost recovery and process improvement opportunities. The role supports field locations across the United States and requires strong accounting skills within a large, multi-location organization.

The position focuses on 401k records, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, with collaboration across Corp Finance, HR, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; PowerBI preferred.
• Experience with AS400 and ADP is preferred.
• Payroll and/or benefits experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Willingness to travel as necessary and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of financial and employee records related to union and non-union 401k plans.
• Develop and maintain process measures to monitor 401k benefits.
• Provides financial data and support to Corp Finance, HR, the field and third party vendors.
• Prepare account reconciliations and adequacies for various benefit accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and analysis for month-end close.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities.
• Work with global teams on payroll-related issues/questions.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

PowerBI

AS400

ADP

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking a Senior Accountant to review financial statements, journal entries, and variance reports, and to identify cost recovery and process improvement opportunities. The role supports field locations across the United States and requires strong accounting skills within a large, multi-location organization.

The position focuses on 401k records, reconciliations, and month-end close activities, with collaboration across Corp Finance, HR, and