Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PNC is hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in its Supply Chain Management organization, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role supports supplier payments and cash-flow management by processing, tracking, and recording payments accurately, efficiently, and on time. The specialist reviews invoices and supporting documentation, manages a vendor master containing more than 18,000 suppliers, handles payment stops, voids, reissues and ACH returns, reviews potential duplicate payments, and processes wire payments as needed. The position consults with finance and accounting teams on more complex bills and payment-tracking issues, reconciles conflicts, and pays invoices according to established procedures while guarding against overpayments, unauthorized payments, and expense abuse. It maintains accurate Accounts Payable transaction records, administers corporate programs, supports managers, and analyzes recurring invoice issues to identify root causes and recommend resolutions. The role follows established procedures and direction from senior staff while developing technical skills. PNC describes the role as in-office and encourages candidates to confirm workplace expectations with the recruiter and hiring manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; comparable combinations of education, job-specific certifications, and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Roles at this level typically require less than one year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the role, including Accounts Payable, accuracy and attention to detail, business math, decision making and critical thinking, effective communications, interpersonal relationships, knowledge of a financial or accounting system, operational functions, and problem solving.
No required certification.
No required license.
PNC will not provide employment visa sponsorship or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Nice To Haves

Skills in balance sheets, decision making, finance, financial reporting and analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), management reporting, and tax analysis.

Responsibilities

Review invoices for appropriate documentation before payment.
Manage the vendor master, which contains more than 18,000 suppliers.
Stop or void payments and reissue payments or handle ACH payment returns.
Review and make decisions about potential duplicate payments.
Process wire payments as needed.
Consult with finance and accounting departments on complex bills, payment tracking, and reconciliation of conflicts.
Pay bills and invoices using established methods and procedures while safeguarding against overpayment, unauthorized payments, and expense abuse.
Maintain accurate records of Accounts Payable transactions.
Administer corporate programs and assist managers as needed.
Identify and analyze root causes of recurring invoice issues and recommend resolutions.
Follow proper procedures and direction from senior staff while developing technical skills.
Manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Apply customer-focused values and practices in business decisions and customer solutions.

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 fully paid programs.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year.
Nine occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.