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U.S. Bank U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance - Specialized Accountant & Syndication Accountant in Tempe, Arizona
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
U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corporation is now operating as U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance. All job postings listed under U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance reside within the USBCDC organization.
U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance are hiring 2 accountants for our Specialized Accounting and Syndication Accounting teams. Please document in your resume/application if you have interest or experience in the Specialized or Syndication Accountant.
Specialized Accountant
Performs and provides training, coaching, and review support for complex accounting and ensures compliance with internal controls and best practices for various accounting areas, including investments; certificated, allocated, and refundable tax credit delivery; consolidations; fund management; impairment; and book/tax differences.
Maintains and provides oversight of general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts using a variety of applications and multiple data sources.
Collaborates with and leads others to improve and automate accounting processes, procedures, and controls.
Assists in the design and implementation of new accounting procedures and controls to accommodate new accounting policies, products, and regulations.
Prepares or reviews feeder reports for SEC and other regulatory reporting.
Researches and responds to inquiries regarding accounting transactions, policies, and procedures, and general inquiries from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Prepares or reviews general ledger entries for cash transactions based on accounting policies, processes, and multiple data sources.
Prepare and present accounting treatment training material.
Estimates month-end financial impacts and provides variance to forecast explanations.
Assists with external audit requests, accounting process walkthroughs, and internal control attestations.
Syndication Accountant
Performs and provides training, coaching, and review support for complex accounting and ensures compliance with internal controls and best practices for various accounting areas, including federal and state syndications; secured borrowing; and variable considerations.
Maintains and provides oversight of syndication general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts using a variety of applications and multiple data sources.
Collaborates with and leads others to improve and automate syndication accounting processes, procedures, and controls.
Assists in the design and implementation of new accounting procedures and controls to accommodate new accounting policies, products, and regulations related to syndications.
Prepares or reviews syndication feeder reports for SEC and other regulatory reporting.
Researches and responds to syndication inquiries regarding accounting transactions, policies, and procedures, and general inquiries from management, external auditors, and regulatory authorities.
Prepares or reviews syndication general ledger entries for cash transactions based on accounting policies, processes, and multiple data sources.
Prepare and present syndication accounting treatment training material.
Estimates month-end syndication financial impacts and provides variance to forecast explanations.
Assists with external audit requests, accounting process walkthroughs, and internal control attestations related to syndications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
Eight or more years of experience in financial accounting activities
Preferred Skills/Experience
Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access
Considerable knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and some knowledge of SEC banking regulations and partnership tax law
Considerable experience in accounting, reporting, and analysis with a preference for specific experience in investment and tax credit accounting and reporting
Strong skill in the areas of problem solving, data analysis, and process improvement
Experience leading others
Collaboration and teamwork oriented
CPA or Accounting degree preferred
Ability to learn quickly and be resourceful
Investment accounting experience
Syndication accounting experience
Both roles are hybrid from the locations listed. Team members who are in a hybrid role typically spend three days a week at a U.S. Bank location, while having flexibility on their work location for the other working 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 disability accommodations for applicants (https://careers.usbank.com/global/en/disability-accommodations-for-applicants) .
Learn how the way we work at U.S. Bank (https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/UBNAGLOBAL/documents/Thewaywework-1666895142717.pdf) drives meaningful relationships with our customers and collaboration across the company.
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 (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
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
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf) EEO poster.
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 (https://careers.usbank.com/verification-of-eligibility-for-employment) .
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, US Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401k contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $92,480.00 - $108,800.00 - $119,680.00