Position Overview

Job Description

Why Harris Williams

We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. We invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact.

• Meaningful impact from the start: The Accounting Specialist provides support to ensure the success of the firm's financial functions. This position regularly interfaces with employees in all offices, as well as with client personnel, and therefore must represent the firm well in all interactions.

• Collaborative work environment: Our goal is to unlock value in great businesses, and it starts by unlocking greatness in each other. We value a range of backgrounds and expertise, and we know our work is better when our teams inspire every individual to confidently contribute. You will provide input to the Accounting Manager, collaborate with all levels of the Finance team and broader Firm. As part of the finance team, you will assist with month-end closing procedures and finance projects and research, as needed.

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program: Competitive compensation, pension, 401(k) matching, and eligibility for performance bonus amongst many other robust benefits.

What We Look For

Harris Williams hires individuals who are motivated by challenge, demonstrated through applicable prior work experience. The following skillsets are desired: 

• Diverse responsibilities: You will operate as the center of communication for the accounting team; coordinating invoice preparation with internal banker teams, monitoring revenue pipeline, and communicating with senior client personnel. You will approve expense reports, AP requisitions and invoices to ensure compliance with Firm's policies. In this role you will be responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, managing vendor correspondence and reconciling financial discrepancies by analyzing account information.

• Professional development: We care about your training and development. New employees will participate in role specific training designed to set you up for success. Over time, you may contribute to special projects to streamline and improve current processes or adapt to changing policies.

• Engaging culture: We believe talent is our greatest asset. Our people exemplify a team over individual culture, and participate in team-building events, both regional and companywide. In this role you will be a champion of HW’s “one firm” mentality. In a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities, willingness to pitch in to assist others is essential.

• Intellectual Curiosity – Willingness to build knowledge across the Finance team, the Harris Williams business and our parent company, PNC

What Makes a Harris Williams Employee

Those who thrive at Harris Williams lead multiple activities and workstreams while maintaining focus on quality. Our most successful employees…

• Approach all tasks with humility and inspire collegiality and enthusiasm

  • View challenging tasks as opportunities for growth

  • Share ideas and credit among peers and teammates

  • Learn from mentors

• Are curious self-starters and internally motivated

  • Exhaust available resources before asking team members for guidance

  • Offer creative suggestions and thoughtful solutions

  • Ask “What’s next?” and work ahead instead of waiting for direction

  • Seek feedback from your teammates/peers during and at the end of a project

• Are responsive

  • This is an in-office role

  • Answer emails and calls quickly

  • Attend team meetings in-person

  • Acknowledge requests and clarify deadlines as needed

  • Stay aligned with your team on active workstreams and upcoming tasks

• Partner with the team

  • Take pride in your work by delivering accurate, thoughtful work product

Basic Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Submit application through Harris Williams’ website, www.harriswilliams.com/careers.

• Please reach out to Stephanie Vita ([email protected]) if you have any questions

About Harris Williams

We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.

Base Salary: $60,000 - $67,000

Salaries may vary within the range based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education.

Role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window: Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for 48 business hours from 10/21/2024, although longer with business discretion.

Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.  

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

Accounts Payable (A-P), Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Business Math, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Operational Functions, Problem Solving

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: Accounting

Certifications

No Required Certification(s)

Licenses

No Required License(s)

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.

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; 8 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 pncbenefits.com > New to PNC.

*For more information, please click on the following links:

Time Away from Work

PNC Full-Time Benefits Summary

PNC Part-Time Benefits Summary

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