U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank is a United States-based financial services institution serving individuals and businesses through retail and corporate banking, wealth management, credit underwriting, and investment management. The company also supports financial literacy initiatives and community engagement. Its careers content highlights an emphasis on inclusion, workplace culture, employee development, and health and wellness. U.S. Bank is an FDIC member for eligible deposit products; investment and insurance products are not FDIC insured and may lose value.

Senior Accountant, Impact Finance - U.S. Bank - Hybrid

Lead impact finance accounting, controls, and reporting for U.S. Bank while improving processes through automation. Support audits, regulatory compliance, and clear reporting for financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Description

  • Manage accounting activities for assigned products, portfolios, legal entities, and business operations, including complex journal entries, reconciliations, workpapers, and period-end reporting.
  • Maintain compliance with GAAP, regulatory reporting obligations, internal accounting policies, SOX requirements, and regulatory controls.
  • Evaluate financial results, trends, unusual transactions, and accounting matters.
  • Assess risks, control weaknesses, process gaps, and suitable remediation options.
  • Assist with audits and regulatory examinations while keeping documentation complete, accurate, and ready for review.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on accounting matters.
  • Contribute to strategic programs and accounting evaluations.
  • Present conclusions to both finance professionals and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Lead automation, standardization, process redesign, and broader transformation initiatives with Technology and Operations partners.
  • Develop team capability by coaching colleagues, reviewing work, giving feedback, and sharing knowledge and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least eight years of experience in financial accounting.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general business computing.
  • Substantial understanding of GAAP, accounting, reporting, analysis, and related regulations.
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to interpret data, investigate exceptions, resolve complex accounting matters, and create effective solutions.
  • Ability to work independently, apply sound judgment, balance competing priorities, and operate effectively amid ambiguity.
  • Experience managing projects, enhancing or automating processes, and mentoring colleagues.
  • Ability to explain complex accounting topics clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
  • Ability to follow U.S. Bank policies and procedures, including its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and applicable workplace conduct and safety requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.
  • Basic and optional term life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan and employer-funded retirement plan.
  • Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks based on salary grade and tenure.
  • Up to 11 paid holidays.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruing at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise required by law.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Employee equity stock purchase opportunity.
  • 401(k) contributions and pension.