Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting

Penske Careers • Reading, PA

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About The Position

A Penske Senior Accountant in the Technical Accounting group 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 Director of Technical Accounting, this position is responsible for accounting research, data analysis, and documentation related to technical accounting projects (including the adoption of new accounting standards), evaluating and updating internal controls and accounting policies, assisting efforts to lean accounting processes, and ensuring the quality of account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, document, and present conclusions, in accordance with authoritative accounting literature, on significant accounting and reporting matters, including the adoption of new accounting standards.
• Monitor and update internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Enhance the quality of account reconciliations through a structured quality assurance process.
• Update accounting and reporting policies and procedures to ensure efficient compliance with U.S. GAAP and proper management reporting.
• Participate in projects to enhance efficiency during the monthly accounting cycle.
• Support special projects and other tasks assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees