Tax Accountant

U.S. Bank; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Competitive benefits

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a Tax Accountant to maintain tax records and prepare federal and state tax returns for an assigned area.

You will develop tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and support audits, with responsibilities spanning financial statements and regulatory reporting. The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong analytical skills to interpret complex tax data and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2–3 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prepare tax returns and support audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain tax records and prepare federal and state tax returns for assigned area.
• Develop tax strategies to minimize tax liability.
• Prepare financial statements and management/regulatory reports.
• Respond to inquiries from management, auditors, and regulators.
• Monitor tax withholding and ensure timely payments to IRS/state.

Skills

Accounting skills

Tax accounting

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Exception resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

We are hiring a Tax Accountant responsible for the maintenance of tax records and the preparation of tax returns and related reports for an assigned area. Files federal and state tax reporting. Develops and maintains tax strategies to minimize tax liability. Prepares financial statements, and specialized accounting reports. Assists with tax return audits and compliance reports. Prepares and develops reports for management or for regulatory authorities. Responds to inquiries regarding tax accounting policies, procedures and problems from bank management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities. Maintains adequate accounting and control for an assigned area. Monitors accounts for tax withholding that are paid to the IRS or state within the appropriate time period.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Well-developed accounting, tax accounting, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
• Thorough knowledge of government and regulatory laws and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and planning

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: $60,435.00 - $71,100.00

U.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.