Senior Accountant, Impact Finance

U.S. Bank

. Own accounting processes for assigned products, portfolios, legal entities, and business activities, including complex journal entries, reconciliations, workpapers, and period-end reporting .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $98,175 - $115,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial accounting processes, including GAAP compliance, complex journal entries, and period-end reporting. Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify risks, and drive process improvements while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProcess AutomationTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial AccountingJournal EntriesReconciliationsRegulatory ReportingData AnalysisAccounting Issues ResolutionAudit DocumentationProcess RedesignRisk IdentificationControl Deficiencies

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsJudgmentMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

SOX ComplianceRegulatory ControlsAccounting PoliciesFinancial ReportingAudit Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own accounting processes for assigned products, portfolios, legal entities, and business activities, including complex journal entries, reconciliations, workpapers, and period-end reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory reporting requirements, internal accounting policies, and SOX and regulatory controls
Analyze financial results, trends, unusual transactions, and accounting issues
Identify risks, control deficiencies, process gaps, and appropriate solutions
Support audits and regulatory examinations and maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation
Serve as an accounting subject matter expert
Support strategic initiatives and accounting assessments
Communicate conclusions to financial and non-financial stakeholders
Drive automation, standardization, process redesign, and department-wide transformation efforts in partnership with Technology and Operations
Coach and train team members, review work, provide feedback, and promote knowledge sharing and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
Eight or more years of experience in financial accounting activities
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
Considerable knowledge of GAAP, accounting, reporting, analysis, and other regulations
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze data, identify exceptions, research complex accounting issues, and develop effective solutions
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and navigate ambiguity
Experience leading projects, improving and automating processes, and mentoring team members
Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to financial and non-financial audiences
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension