What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Penske Vehicle Services?
Position: Staff Accountant
Location: Troy, MI
Reports to: Controller
We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support general accounting operations by controlling and verifying certain financial transactions. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining a general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Maintain on-time and proper customer invoicing
Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting systems
Process cash application and bank reconciliations
Process accounts payable transactions
Process expense report transactions
Perform account reconciliations
Assist in the preparation of internal financial statements
Reconciling bank and credit card accounts
Supporting team on month-end close procedures
Provide accounting and financial support to management as needed
Positive contributor to the team by supporting and executing projects as needed
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Support month-end and year-end close process
Skills
2 years of experience as Accountant is preferred
Knowledge of the automotive industry and automotive-related experience is preferred
Hands-on experience with ERP software packages, like Microsoft D365
Advanced in MS Excel skills including Vlookup and pivot tables
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant preferred
