Accounting Manager - Payment Division

U.S. Bank • Saint Louis, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Accounting Manager supports divisional accounting and control activities. Performs highly complex accounting activities and leads significant accounting projects with minimal supervision. Independently prepares and reviews complex journal entries, oversees critical account reconciliations, and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of monthly and ad hoc financial reporting. Applies advanced accounting expertise to analyze trends, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls throughout the month end close process. Prepares and reviews components of financial statements, supports audits, and drives process and control improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (preferred) or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Five or more years of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP, accounting theory, and internal control frameworks, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply standards independently
• Advanced journal entry and account reconciliation experience, including review and oversight of high‑risk or judgmental accounts
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing components of financial statements, supporting internal and external audits, and responding to auditor inquiries
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to accounting projects, process improvements, or control enhancements with minimal supervision
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced close environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Prior leadership or informal mentoring experience, including review of others’ work and knowledge sharing across the team
• CPA preferred

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager