Accounting Associate

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As an Accounting Associate within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA and play a key role on the SEC Reporting team, supporting top-of-house financial reporting. This is a highly visible position with broad exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to critical reporting processes that impact the organization at the highest level. The team operates in a collaborative environment, where individuals work collectively to deliver accurate and timely reporting. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting or finance background, who thrives in a detail-oriented environment and has experience with financial reporting and analysis. This position offers strong visibility, meaningful exposure to leadership, and the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team. This position operates in an in-office environment, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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

Roles at this level typically require a 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

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
General Ledger (G-L)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Internal Controls

Responsibilities

Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated external financial statements (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.) in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Partner closely with internal business stakeholders to support accurate and timely reporting
Assist in the preparation of quarterly earnings release materials
Perform tie-outs to ensure accuracy and consistency across earnings press releases and regulatory filings
Support the review of XBRL tagging for 10-K and 10-Q filings
Conduct disclosure-related research on U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Assist with the completion of Census Bureau surveys and other regulatory reporting
Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives
Complete ad hoc analyses and requests as needed
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.