Senior Court Accountant

PNC

. Perform complex accounting duties independently .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in complex accounting duties, including the preparation of distribution schedules for trust accounts and adherence to state and local jurisdiction requirements. Proficient in data analysis, discrepancy resolution, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance in trust termination processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Accounting DutiesPreparation Of Distribution SchedulesKnowledge Of GAAPData AnalysisEffective Communication Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Accounting DutiesDistribution SchedulesFinancial ReportingCash Flow StatementsResearch And Discrepancy ResolutionBookkeepingMathematical SkillsAttention To DetailTrust TerminationLegal Document Review

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Job-Specific Certification

Industry Keywords

Trust AccountsState And Local Jurisdiction RequirementsCourt-Mandated RequestsTrust AdministrationBeneficiary Distribution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform complex accounting duties independently
Prepare accountings and distribution schedules for complex revocable, irrevocable, and other trust accounts
Follow state and local jurisdiction requirements to expedite trust termination
Disseminate accountings to trust administration, attorneys, trust beneficiaries, or the appropriate court
Retrieve, compile, and analyze complex data for court-mandated requests
Identify and resolve discrepancies through research, troubleshooting, and analysis
Review bank fees paid to date in terminating accounts
Calculate amounts due before final account distribution
Terminate trusts and ensure beneficiaries receive their shares accurately
Review signed legal documents and prepare trust distributions
Coordinate timing of trust termination and distribution activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates or equivalent degree, or comparable combination of education, job-specific certification(s), and experience in lieu of a degree
Typically 4+ years of related business or functional experience
Knowledge of accounting duties and preparation of distribution schedules
Knowledge of state and local jurisdiction requirements
Strong math skills
Analytical thinking and data analysis
Bookkeeping and financial record keeping
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Financial reporting and cash flow statements
Research and discrepancy resolution
Working with Microsoft Office
Accuracy and attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Must be based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Must be able to attend monthly in-office team meetings
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
Robust 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