Transfer Agent Accountant 3

Us Bank; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Disability leave

Parental leave

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Adoption assistance

Sick leave

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Milwaukee seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to support critical financial reporting, general ledger management, and accounting control functions.

This role focuses on reconciling ledgers, preparing statements, and improving automated accounting systems to enhance efficiency and compliance. The position involves preparing regulatory reporting, addressing accounting inquiries, and serving as a resource for management, auditors, and regulators regarding policy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience.
• Four or more years of experience in financial accounting activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

GAAP knowledge

Data analysis

Exception handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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 seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support critical financial reporting, general ledger management, and accounting control functions. This role is responsible for maintaining and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts, preparing financial statements and management reports, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. The position will also develop and enhance automated accounting systems, controls, and procedures to improve efficiency and compliance. In addition, this individual will prepare regulatory reporting, respond to accounting inquiries, and serve as a key resource for management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities regarding accounting policies, procedures, and financial matters.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience


• Four or more years of experience in financial accounting activities

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications


• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulations


• Advanced knowledge of accounting, reporting, and analysis


• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data


• CPA or CMA preferred

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: $66,640.00 - $78,400.00

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.