Associate Financial Analyst

Penske • Greensboro, NC

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for Epes Transport System, LLC, a division of Penske Logistics, based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Associate Financial Analyst is responsible for providing critical accounting and analytical support for financial processes — including billing, payroll, metrics, planning, pricing, and forecasting — for Penske Logistics Field Operations. This role may support one customer/one location, one customer/many locations, or many customers/many locations. The position provides support to functional organizations as well as operational management. The analysis includes assisting with financial reporting, monitoring key performance indicators, and supporting month-end close activities. This is a hands-on role that requires the analyst to work collaboratively with multiple organizations to understand and support the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 0–2 years of general accounting or entry-level finance experience preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills required, with primary proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work effectively as part of a financial management team
• Strong understanding of the importance of cross-functional collaboration with Operations team and the personnel at the Area, Region and Corporate levels
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Successful candidate must complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (past employment, education, and criminal history), and complete a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall financial analytical support — including interpreting financial results and delivering ad hoc analysis — to drive sound operational decision-making
• Assist in the preparation of annual business plans, identifying key risks, trends, and opportunities
• Capture and report on critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for both internal and external customers, ensuring timely and accurate performance visibility
• Actively participate in month-end close processes, including preparation of required documentation and account reconciliations, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Identify and implement LEAN principles and process improvements (Kaizen, etc.) to support continuous improvement initiatives and reduce operational inefficiencies
• Other projects and tasks as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees