Accounting Associate

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks an Accounting Associate to support SEC reporting within the Finance organization.

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, you will work on the SEC Reporting team with exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional partners, ensuring accurate, timely GAAP-compliant financial disclosures. The role emphasizes quarterly/year-end closes, data integrity, and collaboration across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in GAAP and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with quarterly and annual closing activities.
• Strong analytical and data summarization skills.
• Ability to interact with stakeholders across organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated external statements in accordance with GAAP and SEC.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely reporting.
• Assist in earnings release materials preparation.
• Perform tie-outs for earnings releases and regulatory filings.
• Support XBRL tagging reviews for 10-K/10-Q.
• Conduct research on GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and Census-related data.
• Contribute to automation and process improvements.
• Handle ad hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

Balance Sheets

Decision Making

Finance

Financial Reporting

GAAP

Management Reporting

Tax Analysis

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

General Ledger (G/L)

Internal Controls

Job description

# **Position Overview**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 operates in an in-office environment, Monday through Friday In this role, responsibilities include: • 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 neededPNC 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.# **Job Description*** 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.# **Qualifications**Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.## **Preferred Skills**Balance Sheets, Decision Making, Finance, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Management Reporting, Tax Analysis## **Competencies**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## **Work Experience**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.## **Education**Bachelors## **Certifications**No Required Certification(s)## **Licenses**No Required License(s)## **Language Assessments**No Required or Preferred Language Assessments# **Benefits**PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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.In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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.To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.