Senior Payroll Accountant

Penske • Reading, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for reviewing financial statements and journal entries, completing variance reporting, and identifying cost recovery and process improvement opportunities. The role provides accounting expertise and support to Penske field locations throughout the United States.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial and employee records for union and non-union 401(k) plans, monitoring 401(k) benefits, supporting corporate finance, HR, field teams, and third-party vendors, and preparing reconciliations, benefit account adequacies, month-end journal entries, and analyses. The role also works with global teams on payroll-related questions and issues.

Requirements

• At least 3–5 years of experience in accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Power BI.
• Experience with AS400 and ADP systems.
• Payroll and/or benefits experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial and employee records related to union and non-union 401(k) plans.
• Develop and maintain process measures to monitor 401(k) benefits.
• Provide financial data and support to Corporate Finance, HR, field locations, and third-party vendors.
• Prepare account reconciliations and adequacies for various benefit accounts.
• Prepare journal entries and analysis for month-end close.
• Identify process improvement opportunities.
• Work with global teams on payroll-related issues and questions.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior