Accounting Associate

PNC Bank•Pittsburgh, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounting Associate in PNC's Finance organization, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, you will support the Corporate Accounting Team in a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The team works collaboratively to deliver accurate and timely reporting. The role is suited to someone with an accounting or finance background, experience in financial reporting and analysis, and strong attention to detail. The position supports accounting activities, financial recordkeeping, reporting, and analysis in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It includes preparing and evaluating financial performance reports for internal and external use; completing month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities; preparing and reviewing journal entries and audit work papers; and reconciling accounts. Activities may cover bank accounting, loans and investments, deposits, and tax. The associate also supports junior accounting staff in developing their professional skills. This is an in-office position in Pittsburgh, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PNC will not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

University or college degree, or a comparable combination of education, job-specific certifications, and experience, including military service, in lieu of a degree.
Two or more years of relevant professional experience.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities appropriate to the role.
Accounting, accuracy and attention to detail, effective communication, financial analysis, financial and accounting systems, financial reporting, GAAP, and internal controls competencies.
No required certifications or licenses.
No required or preferred language assessments.

Nice To Haves

Balance sheet knowledge.
Decision-making skills.
Finance knowledge.
Financial reporting and analysis experience.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Management reporting skills.
Tax analysis skills.

Responsibilities

Support the organization's accounting activities, including financial recordkeeping and reporting.
Prepare, analyze, and maintain records of financial activity in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Create and evaluate reports on financial performance for internal and external use.
Interact with employees at all organizational levels to determine report content and summarize data for management.
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and audit work papers and reconciling accounts.
Support accounting activities that may relate to bank accounting, loans and investments, deposits, and tax.
Support and assist junior accounting staff in developing their professional skills.
Focus on customer needs and satisfaction in business decisions and customer solutions.
Assess and manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, with a Health Savings Account feature, subject to eligibility.
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 fully paid programs.
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, depending on eligibility.
Between 15 and 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service, subject to eligibility.