Court Accountant Sr

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Pension plans

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Court Accountant based in Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, with monthly in-office meetings. The role focuses on terminating trusts, preparing schedules for distribution, and ensuring beneficiaries receive shares accurately.

Strong math, precision, and communication with partners are essential. Remote work may be possible in select locations with approval. The position requires reviewing legal documents, ensuring compliance, and timely

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the role as listed.
• Education: Associates required; related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform complex accounting duties and prepare distribution schedules.
• Prepare accountings and distribution schedules for complex accounts.
• Retrieve, compile and analyze complex data from various sources for court-mandated requests.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies through research, troubleshooting and analysis.
• Review bank fees and calculate amounts due prior to final distributions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Bookkeeping

Budget Management

Cash Flow Statements

Credit Risk Analysis

GAAP

Managerial Finance

Public Accounting

Researching

Education

Associates

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 a Court Accountant within PNC’s Schedule and Release Group Organization, you will be based in either Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA.

Court Accountant Sr must be in either Pittsburgh, PA or Philadelphia, PA. Court Accountant Sr will be required to go into either a Pittsburgh or Philadelphia office monthly for team meetings.

Court Accountant Sr will be responsible for terminating trusts, prepare the schedule to terminate accounts, they need to make sure that all beneficiaries are receiving their shares accurately. They will prepare the distribution schedule. They will receive legal documents from beneficiaries being signed in person. They will review what is done legally, then prepare the distribution of the trusts. Responsible for timing.

MATH SKILLS ARE CRITICAL!!! Lots of numbers being worked on.

DETAIL ORIENTATED!!!. Strong communication skills with service partners will be needed.

This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Acts independently to perform complex accounting duties and prepare distribution schedules of assets, following state and local jurisdiction requirements to expedite termination of complex revocable, irrevocable or other trust accounts. Disseminates accountings to trust administration, attorneys, trust beneficiaries or the appropriate court.


• Acts independently to prepare accountings and distribution schedules for complex accounts.


• Retrieves, compiles and analyzes complex data from various sources to respond to court-mandated requests.


• Identifies and resolves discrepancies by researching, troubleshooting and analyzing.


• Reviews bank fees paid to date in terminating accounts. Calculates amounts due prior to final account distribution.

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

Analytical Thinking, Bookkeeping, Budget Management, Cash Flow Statements, Credit Risk Analysis, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Managerial Finance, Public Accounting, Researching

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Data Gathering and Reporting, Effective Communications, Financial Record Keeping, Financial Reporting, Information Capture, Knowledge of a Specific Financial or Accounting System, Working with Microsoft Office

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require an Associates or equivalent degree as well as related experience or product knowledge to accomplish primary duties. Typicaly requires 4+ years of related business or functional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Associates

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 10/15/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• 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

• 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


• years of service

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say “Workday” for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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