Accountant II

Penske • Reading, PA

170d

About The Position

The Penske Accountant II in the Corporate Accounting department plays a vital role within the accounting and financial reporting functions to ensure effective and efficient compliance with U.S. GAAP. Under the direction of the Manager of Corporate Accounting, this position has responsibility for overseeing various activities including, but not limited to, preparing month-end journal entries specific to lease accounting, account reconciliations, updating internal controls and accounting policies related to area of responsibility, assisting in efforts to implement efficiencies in accounting and processes, and assisting in the quarterly and annual financial reporting and audit. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external customers to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Track, record and modify lease accounting activities based on clear understanding of lease agreements.
• Prepare journal entries, ensuring they are recorded accurately, adequately supported, and in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Prepare monthly accounting and reporting items, including monthly metrics that help make decisions and drive performance.
• Perform monthly and quarterly analysis, including financial statement trend. Be able to communicate findings in a clear and concise form, while also evaluating trends for reasonability.
• Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of account reconciliations.
• Develop and drive process improvements and enhance accounting controls.
• Integrate LEAN into daily process.
• Establish rapport and build cooperative working relationships with relevant internal and external parties.
• Provide support for special projects, ad hoc requests, and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed