Accounting Associate Sr

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, the Accounting Associate Sr works within the Finance organization and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in an in-office environment. The role provides accounting, reporting, and analytical expertise in support of a business function or business unit, including specialized accounting, financial and regulatory reporting, accounting research, and control oversight. It creates accounting memoranda and specialized reports for internal and external use, and supports accurate, timely reporting in collaboration with internal business stakeholders. The position prepares quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. It also supports quarterly earnings release materials, performs tie-outs across earnings releases and regulatory filings, reviews XBRL tagging for 10-K and 10-Q filings, researches disclosure requirements, assists with regulatory reporting, and contributes to automation and process improvement. The role also handles month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, audit work papers, and account reconciliations, and supports accounting staff in developing their professional skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Three or more years of relevant or direct industry experience typically required at this level.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role, including accounting, attention to detail, effective communication, financial analysis and reporting, general ledger, GAAP, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
No required certifications or licenses.
PNC will not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Nice To Haves

Certifications are often desired.
Preferred skills include balance sheets, decision making, finance, financial reporting and analysis, GAAP, management reporting, and tax analysis.

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
Partner with internal business stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting.
Assist in preparing quarterly earnings release materials.
Perform tie-outs to ensure accuracy and consistency across earnings press releases and regulatory filings.
Support review of XBRL tagging for 10-K and 10-Q filings.
Conduct disclosure-related research on U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
Assist with Census Bureau surveys and other regulatory reporting.
Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives.
Complete ad hoc analyses and requests as needed.
Provide accounting, reporting, and analytical expertise in support of a business function or business unit.
Prepare accounting memoranda and specialized reports for internal and external use.
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and audit work papers, and account reconciliations.
Support and assist accounting staff in developing their professional skills.
Focus on customer needs and satisfaction in business decisions and manage risks in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature.
Dental and vision options.
Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability protection.
401(k) with PNC match.
Pension and stock purchase plans.
Dependent care reimbursement account.
Back-up child and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select programs that are fully paid.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave, depending on eligibility.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year, depending on eligibility.
Nine occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
Between 15 and 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.