Entry Level Accountant-Transfer Agency

U.S. Bank • Milwaukee, WI

5d • $23 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

Launch your accounting career while gaining practical experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting operations. You will support general ledger activities, prepare financial statements and reports, and help maintain accounting systems and controls. This is a great opportunity to develop your accounting knowledge while gaining exposure to management, auditors, and regulatory reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of experience in financial accounting activities

Nice To Haves

• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other regulations
• Thorough knowledge of accounting, reporting, and analysis
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data

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.

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: Entry Level