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 Senior Tax Analyst (C) within PNC's Trust Tax organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.
This role requires that you hold and maintain either a CPA, or Enrolled Agent designation, or a JD degree. If you currently do not hold one of these credentials, you would need to successfully obtain one of these credentials within one year of your start date.
The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

Job Description

• Coordinates with outside vendor who prepares tax returns in order to meet fiduciary compliance needs. Provides information required by outside vendor to prepare returns; consults with vendor regarding moderate to complex tax issues; and advises vendor of PNC’s position regarding tax preparation and filing matters. Acts as liaison between outside vendor and internal front office personnel. Reviews returns prepared by outside vendor prior to filing or as part of quality check of filed returns upon request.
• Reviews new accounts and codes for correct tax preparation. Works with outside vendor to ensure new accounts are properly coded and set up in tax preparation system. Reviews trust instruments, wills and other documents to ensure accounts are being reported and taxed properly. Reviews assigned accounts for generation-skipping transfer tax issues and assists less experienced Tax Liaisons with these reviews.
• Assists outside vendor with tax notices and taxing authority audits and inquiries related to client accounts and works with vendor and in-house and external counsel in resolving issues.
• Reviews client account activity, receipts, disbursements, death notices, corporate reorganizations and exchanges, and other corporate actions in client accounts to ensure correct tax reporting by outside vendor. Participates in in-house and external training to enhance technical knowledge and to maintain professional credentials and certifications.
• Serves as a resource to less experienced tax accountants on matters of routine and non-routine nature, including but not limited to account set up, generation-skipping transfer tax reviews, and account closings. As requested, may perform secondary review of outside prepared returns of moderate to high complexity level.

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.

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.Audit And Compliance Function – Knowledge of and ability to manage the major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Audit and Compliance (A&C) function or department.Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process; ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions.Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.Flexibility and Adaptability – Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment; ability to adapt as needed.Information Capture – Knowledge of the processes and the ability to identify, capture and document relevant business information in an auditable, organized, understandable and easily retrievable manner.Knowledge of a Specific Financial or Accounting System – Knowledge of and ability to use financial and accounting applications which are specific to the organization.Problem Solving – Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.Tax Management – Knowledge of and the ability to utilize tax laws, organizational tax practices, obligations, issues, and trends.

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2 years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Bachelors

Additional Job Description

Benefits

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