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 DescriptionThis position supports operational accounting, reconciliations, reporting, controls, and evolving business processes. It maintains general ledger and subsidiary accounts, prepares financial statements and reports, and develops accounting systems, controls, and procedures. The role partners across business lines and corporate accounting and offers exposure to process improvement, analytics, automation, AI initiatives, and broader leadership responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accounting controls and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
Prepare financial statements and reports for management and regulatory authorities.
Maintain and develop automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures.
Respond to accounting policy, procedure, and issue inquiries from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Monitor financial activity and support accurate general ledger reporting, controls, certifications, compliance, and audits.
Learn operational platforms, financial processes, cash movement, payment processing, and general ledger interfaces.
Partner with business line controllers, corporate accounting, and cross-functional teams on accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and controls.
Research and resolve exceptions and recommend process and operational improvements.
Support BlackLine reconciliation migration and Workday journal entry uploads.
Contribute to reporting modernization, analytics, dashboards, automation, AI initiatives, and platform enhancements.
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
Operational accounting experience and interest in responsibilities beyond traditional accounting or audit work.
Experience with accounting, reporting, analysis, reconciliations, controls, projects, process improvement, or analytics.
Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulations.
Ability to identify and resolve exceptions, analyze data, and recommend improvements.
Strong organizational skills with a focus on controls, regulatory compliance, and established procedures.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, AI initiatives, automation, and evolving technology.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and continuously learn across platforms and business initiatives.
Interest in cross-functional partnership, knowledge sharing, reporting modernization, dashboards, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of Workday and BlackLine.
Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.
Interest in future leadership responsibilities and continued growth.
CPA or CMA preferred.
Location Expectations:
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
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.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
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
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $92,820.00 - $109,200.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
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.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
- Five to eight years of experience in financial accounting activities
- Operational accounting experience
- Experience with accounting, reporting, analysis, reconciliations, controls, projects, process improvement, or analytics
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulations
- Ability to identify and resolve exceptions, analyze data, and recommend improvements
- Strong organizational skills focused on controls, regulatory compliance, and established procedures
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, AI initiatives, automation, and evolving technology
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and continuously learn across platforms and business initiatives
- Interest in cross-functional partnership, knowledge sharing, reporting modernization, dashboards, and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of Workday and BlackLine
- Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
- CPA or CMA certification
US Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about US Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by US Bank.
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Retirement Support — The package pairs a pension with a matched 401(k), strengthening long‑term financial security. Retirement programs and other financial safeguards are presented as comprehensive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, numerous holidays, and dedicated volunteer hours provide meaningful time away. Additional time off with tenure and options to expand PTO bolster flexibility.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options and wellness resources are described as robust. Health insurance is characterized as top‑notch in multiple descriptions.
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