Financial Analyst Job Listing at Penske in Reading, PA (Job ID 2509080)

Description

Position Overview:

The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing analytical and administrative support for Purchasing Card (Pcard) operations, specifically for U.S. and Canadian transactions. It also entails various responsibilities related to account setup, account management, process improvement, fraud prevention, and financial support. This role requires strong prioritization, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and compliance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Pcard Set Up and Maintenance: Oversee quality control (QC) for Pcard setup and maintenance processes. In addition, provide backup support to the Pcard Administrator (Pcard Admin) for any setup or case review tasks.
• Payment Inquiries & Authorization Support: Address payment-related issues, including inquiries, limit increase requests, and manual authorizations for Pcard transactions.
• Analyze and Develop Solutions: Design and implement automated solutions to improve financial controllership processes.
• Fraud Management: Identify, report, and follow up on fraud-related issues through data analysis and reporting. As well as provide ongoing support in resolving outstanding fraud cases.
• Understanding of General Ledger (GL) Mapping: Support timely and accurate mapping of daily Pcard transactions to the GL.
• Training and Onboarding: Provide training and onboarding support for end users when new programs or initiatives are introduced, ensuring smooth adoption. In addition to providing new users guidance for best practices ensuring proper compliance and accuracy.
• Genpact Team Support: Offer support to the offshore Genpact team to ensure operational effectiveness and resolve issues related to Pcard audits.
• American Express (Amex) Card Support: Support American Express inquiries and current accounts.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop, manage, and maintain clear and effective SOPs to ensure consistency and compliance within Pcard operations.
• Penske Systems Expertise: Possess a strong working knowledge of Penske systems (e.g., AS400, PartsNet, ServiceNet) to support Pcard operations.
• Expertise in External Systems: Maintain expert-level knowledge of external systems, including U.S. Bank and American Express, to provide efficient support and troubleshooting.

Other Assigned Projects: Assist with any additional projects as directed by management to support the broader goals of the organization

Job Qualifications:

• 3+ years of financial analytics experience, required.
• Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple, time-sensitive tasks effectively.
• Solid understanding of financial processes, including month-end close and GL review.
• Experience in audit compliance, Pcard operations, and fraud detection, is a plus.
• Strong communication skills for training, support, and collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Familiarity with financial systems and software related to card operations and supplier payments.
• Excellent data management skills and a working knowledge base.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage projects

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 Family: Finance

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2509080