Accounting Associate

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the organization's accounting activities, including financial record keeping and reporting. Prepares, analyzes, and maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Creates and evaluates reports on financial performance for internal and external use. Interacts with all levels of an organization in determining content and summarizing data for management. Completes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including the preparation and review of journal entries and appropriate audit work papers, and the reconciliation of accounts for such activities. These activities may relate to bank accounting, loans and investments, deposits, and tax, including preparing the appropriate audit work papers for such activities. Supports and assists junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

University / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Bachelors degree
Accounting
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Effective Communications
Financial Analysis
Financial And Accounting Systems
Financial Reporting
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Internal Controls

Nice To Haves

Balance Sheets
Decision Making
Finance
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Management Reporting
Tax Analysis

Responsibilities

Prepares, analyzes, and maintains records of organization's financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Creates and evaluates reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
Interacts with all levels of an organization in determining content and summarizing data for management.
Completes month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities including the preparation and review of journal entries and appropriate audit work papers, and the reconciliation of accounts for such activities.
Supports and assists junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.