Accounting Associate

PNC•Cincinnati, OH

9d•$63,750 - $127,500•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounting Associate, you will be part of PNC's Finance organization, supporting leasing products with a portfolio of more than $13 billion in assets. This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA, or Cincinnati, OH, and requires working onsite five days per week. You will join a team of nine accounting professionals led by the PNC Leasing Products Controller and report directly to the Assistant Controller. This role offers excellent exposure to accounting operations within a dynamic business environment. As you develop your knowledge of the organization and the equipment finance industry, your responsibilities will continue to expand. You will work closely with the Assistant Controller, collaborate across multiple departments, and support a variety of accounting and reporting functions. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
Strong understanding of GAAP.
Experience working with the general ledger, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze financial data and work efficiently with large datasets.
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

CPA or active pursuit of a CPA designation preferred.
Two or more years of accounting experience preferred.
Balance Sheets, Decision Making, Finance, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Reporting, Tax Analysis
Accounting, Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Effective Communications, Financial Analysis, Financial And Accounting Systems, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Controls

Responsibilities

Perform monthly close activities and variance analysis for multiple entities.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Conduct accounting system research and support departmental projects.
Prepare corporate reporting packages and ad hoc financial reports.
Partner with business stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service.
Respond to inquiries from Line of Business Operations teams.
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
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.

Benefits

medical/prescription drug coverage (with 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/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service