Position Summary:
An Associate Auditor is an integral member of Penske's Internal Audit Department. Entry level candidates in this growth oriented position will focus on learning basic internal audit concepts and developing a functional audit skillset. They will use learned knowledge and skills to effectively assist management and staff in carrying out PTL and PL audits, reviews, special projects and fraud investigations.
Major Responsibilities:
* Applies basic knowledge of accounting principles and audit standards to audit initiatives.
* Uses basic understanding of financial accounting implications and uses good problem solving skills to analyze data.
* Carries out audit initiatives with supervision.
* Prepares working papers in accordance with Departmental standards.
* Contributes to evaluation of audit findings and related recommendations to improve internal controls.
* Contributes to discussions with management to report out on audit reports.
* Completes projects with a good degree of accuracy, achieving audit scope and objectives.
* Develops a desire to improve professional competency by keeping up to date on current trends and changes in the accounting and auditing professions.
* Arranges work schedule as necessary to accomplish project tollgates.
* Works well in a team setting and independently.
* Sustains good working relationship with the co-sourced GenPact team.
* Effectively uses technology tools and resources to perform individual job requirements and to improve productivity. Examples include ACL, AS400 Query, Access DB, Support Central, Savvion, etc.
* Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Finance / Accounting required.
* 0 - 2+ years financial auditing experience preferred
* Strong analytical and communication skills, and organizational skills required.
* Basic understanding of Accounting Principle theory (GAAP) required.
* Proficiency in the use of Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required. Microsoft Access experience a plus.
* Works well in a team setting and independently.
* Good communication (verbal and written) skills.
* Effective organization skills; ability to multi-task.
* Strong desire to learn and grow with the Company.
* Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
* Overnight travel is required
* Willingness to travel as required, 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.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions
Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.
Job Category: Finance/Accounting
Job Function: Audit
Job Family: Finance
Address: 100 Gundy Drive
Primary Location: US-PA-Reading
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2414989