Accountant

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, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. 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. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.

Job Description

This accounting role supports the MPS (Merchant Payment Services) business line and is part of the team responsible for providing accounting support across the business. The position plays an important role in maintaining accurate financial information, supporting the monthly accounting cycle, and ensuring appropriate accounting controls and reporting are in place. The role works closely with financial analysts and other partners while continuing to build knowledge and independence within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned month-end close activities, including transaction reclasses, accruals, amortization, and variance analysis against forecast.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger, subsidiary ledger, and assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and reports, including P&L line reporting, association reporting, and ad hoc reporting.
• Analyze assigned accounting lines and communicate relevant information to financial analysts to support forecasting activities.
• Maintain and develop accounting systems, controls, and procedures.
• Support audit requests, escalations, research items, and accounting-related inquiries.
• Respond to inquiries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• Two or more years of related experience.

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 analyze data.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to take ownership of assigned work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take a task and run with it.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to continuously learn, build knowledge, and work more independently over time.
• 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: $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.