Sr. Accountant

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Minneapolis, MNtime type:
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February 18, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
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 financial statements and reports.  Maintains and develops automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures.  Prepares and develops reports for management and/or for regulatory authorities.  Responds to inquiries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Delivers clean reconciliations and journals with strong supporting documentation      Uses core systems effectively; reduces manual work through templates or queries      Self-reviews work, flags issues early, and follows through to resolution
Standardizes recurring analyses and closes gaps through small-scale automation      Builds draft policy/job aids that improve consistency and onboarding      Acts as a go-to resource for complex accounts or processes and coaches peers

This role offers the opportunity to expand leadership capabilities over time, including guiding teammates, championing best practices, and potentially stepping into formal people management responsibilities as the department evolves.
** 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 .
** 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 .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.
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