Accounting Associate

PNC

. Perform monthly close activities and variance analysis for multiple entities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,750 - $127,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, variance analysis, and GAAP compliance while effectively managing month-end and year-end closing activities. Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential for supporting departmental projects and mentoring junior accounting staff.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AccountingGAAP ComplianceAdvanced Excel SkillsJournal Entries And Account ReconciliationsCPA Or Active Pursuit Of CPA Designation

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingVariance AnalysisAccount ReconciliationsJournal EntriesFinancial Activity Records MaintenanceAudit Work Papers PreparationFinancial Performance Reports CreationData AnalysisProcess Improvement InitiativesRisk Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDetail-OrientedResourceful

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ActEnterprise Risk Management FrameworkCorporate Reporting PackagesLine Of Business Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform monthly close activities and variance analysis for multiple entities
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
Conduct accounting system research and support departmental projects
Prepare corporate reporting packages and ad hoc financial reports
Partner with business stakeholders and provide customer service
Respond to inquiries from Line of Business Operations teams
Support special projects and process improvement initiatives
Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial activity records in accordance with GAAP, organizational standards, and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Create and evaluate financial performance reports for internal and external use
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, audit work papers, and account reconciliations
Support and assist junior accounting staff in developing their professional skills
Manage risks associated with business objectives and activities in accordance with PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Two or more years of accounting experience preferred
CPA or active pursuit of a CPA designation preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP
Experience with the general ledger, including account reconciliations and journal entries
Advanced Excel skills, including analyzing financial data and working efficiently with large datasets
Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
No employment visa sponsorship or STEM OPT participation

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 plan
Stock purchase plan
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
Wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
Years-of-service benefits