Accountant II

Position Summary : 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. Major 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. Qualifications 1-3 years related experience and basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. Detail-oriented mindset. Energetic and self-driven. Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required.Advanced Excel preferred. Experience with AS400 and / or OneStream XF preferred. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Associates are currently permitted to work remotely up to two days per week. Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include 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