Senior Accountant

at  US Bank National Association

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintains adequate accounting and control for various accounting functions. Maintains and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts. Prepares quarterly financial statements and board reports. Maintains and develops automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures. Prepares and develops reports for management and/or for board members.
Assists in the review of monthly journal entries and monthly reporting files. Leads special projects involving research and mapping process flows. Assists in the drafting of process narrative and control documents. Responds to inquiries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues from management, external reporting, and board members.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• Five to eight years of experience in financial accounting activities

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
• Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulations
• Considerable knowledge of accounting, reporting, and analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
• CPA or CMA preferred
  The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there’s an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
  If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by la