Accountant

Position Summary : Penske is a leader in the transportation industry. The Financial Accounting team is seeking an ambitious accountant to provide fresh thinking and “best in class” support to our team. We are looking for an associate who is customer-focused, driven and has strong organizational skills. This position will have the opportunity to work with a global team and provide accounting support internationally to our field team in Australia and will be responsible for daily processes, journal entry preparation, and variance analysis. Major Responsibilities :

• Prepare daily and monthly journal entries.
• Provide monthly measures and reports for internal customers.
• Work with global teams
• Reconcile, analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month end close
• Integrate LEAN into daily process.
• Assist with Australia Audit support
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by Manager. Qualifications :
• 0-2 years experience in the field of accounting required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint required
• Experience with AS400 and Hyperion preferred
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
• Strong communication skills required
• 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 (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.