Accounting Lead

PNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Wellness program

Job summary

PNC is seeking an Accounting Lead in Pittsburgh to guide centralized accounting and reporting processes. You will serve as the senior expert on complex transactions, evaluate guidance, and present implications to executives and the Board.

You will mentor staff, ensure month-end and year-end close accuracy, and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance across finance functions and business units.

Qualifications

• University degree required with relevant accounting background.
• Experience in GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leads specialized accounting, analytical, and regulatory reporting for centralized function.
• Reviews complex transactions, researches guidance, and communicates implications to senior management.
• Prepares accounting memoranda and presentations on new pronouncements and impact.
• Provides accounting expertise for month-/quarter-/year-end close and journal entries.
• Supports training related to GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Balance Sheets

Decision Making

Finance

Financial Reporting and Analysis

GAAP

Management Reporting

Tax Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Lead within PNC's Finance organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

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.

Job Description

Leads specialized accounting, analytical, and financial and regulatory reporting expertise in support of a centralized accounting and reporting function, a business function or a business unit. Serves as the senior expert for the team

Leads the review and analysis of complex transactions; researches the applicable accounting, reporting and regulatory guidance; and communicates the implications to senior management.

Participates on project teams and prepares accounting memoranda and related presentations related to new accounting pronouncements and their impact on PNC; reviews with senior management and the Board of Directors.

Provides accounting expertise, including specialized knowledge related to internal control processes for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, in support of both Finance department and business service partners, including the preparation and review of journal entries and appropriate audit work papers, and the reconciliation of accounts for such activities.

Supports and assists the Centralized Accounting and Reporting Management teams and the business units in the development and training of staff related to both generally accepted accounting principles and compliance with provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

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
• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. 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.

• 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.

• 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 .