Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is a highly skilled subject matter expert who delivers accurate, complete, and well-documented accounting and reporting with minimal oversight. Drawing on advanced GAAP knowledge and strong analytical capabilities, this role goes beyond executing complex accounting functions to challenging existing processes, maintaining internal controls, and driving continuous improvement. This position also carries a meaningful leadership responsibility such as mentoring junior staff, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and serving as a trusted advisor to management.
This position is located at our Corporate offices in a beautiful country setting 7 miles South of Reading, PA which is convenient commute with ample free and easy parking.
Work Location-2675 Morgantown Rd Reading, PA- Work Schedule 4 days onsite/1 day remote
Key Responsibilities
• Own month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring all deliverables are accurate, well-supported, and completed on time
• Apply advanced GAAP knowledge to complex transactions, exercising independent judgment and serving as the team's go-to technical resource
• Strengthen the internal control environment by assessing risks, closing control gaps, and implementing practical solutions with minimal supervision
• Monitor KPIs and performance data to identify trends, flag issues early, and drive consistent, high-quality output
• Challenge existing processes and lead improvement initiatives from idea through execution, leveraging tools like Excel, Qlik, and Power Query to drive efficiency and automation
• Mentor junior staff and teammates through coaching, technical guidance, and feedback that builds long-term capability
• Resolve issues independently and communicate risks proactively, keeping management informed before problems escalate
• Cultivate strong working relationships across the organization, engaging effectively with teammates, stakeholders, and leadership alike
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• CPA preferred
• MBA preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Proficiency in the use of Qlik sense and Power Query preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
• Strong problem solving, judgment, time management, and organizational skills
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (including past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required
Physical Requirements:
• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.