Accounting Associate — GAAP & Close Specialist

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the Finance organization in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports accounting activities, financial record keeping, and reporting in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley controls.

The position involves month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, journal entries, and audit work papers, with opportunities to develop professional skills alongside junior staff. This in-office role does not sponsor visas.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Supports and assists junior accounting staff in the development of their professional skills.

Skills

Balance Sheets

Decision Making

Finance

Financial Reporting and Analysis

GAAP

Management Reporting

Tax Analysis

Education

Bachelors

Job description

PNC is seeking an Accounting Associate to join the Finance organization in Pittsburgh, PA. The role supports accounting activities, financial record keeping, and reporting in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley controls.

The position involves month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, journal entries, and audit work papers, with opportunities to develop professional skills alongside junior staff. This in-office role does not sponsor visas.