Accounting Manager, Policy Interpretation

U.S. Bank

. Responsible for providing appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of generally accepted accounting practices to finance/accounting personnel and senior/executive management in both corporate areas and lines of business.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSaint Louis • Minnesota, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $126,820 - $149,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing appropriate technical accounting interpretation on the application of generally accepted accounting practices to finance/accounting personnel and senior/executive management in both corporate areas and lines of business.
Acts as a business partner with these groups to create, maintain and ensure implementation of appropriate accounting policies and best practices.
Assess the impact of new accounting standards on the Company and responsible for leading the implementation across affected business units.
Provide day-to-day guidance on accounting for new, unusual, significant and/or complex transactions or products.
Ensure business units have clear understanding of accounting application; and potential impacts and operational processes are considered in the implementation of accounting practices.
Keep current and prepare summaries of industry accounting issues and literature to ensure company compliance and appropriate interpretation and application.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
8 or more years of relevant financial accounting experience
CPA preferred (active or inactive)
Advanced knowledge of financial concepts and methodologies
Considerable knowledge of accounting theory practice, regulatory requirements and reporting
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
Effective project planning and management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingaccounting practicesaccounting policiesaccounting standardsaccounting theoryregulatory requirementsreportingcritical thinkingproblem solvingdecision-making

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationproject planningproject management

Certifications

CPA