Financial Accounting Analyst
U.S. Bank · Warsaw, Poland · 2mo ago
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.
We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation.
We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.
Job Description
The Financial Accounting Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing financial entries, and reconciling accounts. This position requires conducting daily reviews of monetary activities, assisting with the period-end reporting process, and working closely with both internal departments and external stakeholders to address accounting matters. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and the capacity to perform effectively in a dynamic and fast-moving setting.
Responsibilities
Perform daily balancing and reconciliation of financial transactions and record entries to the General Ledger
Prepare and review accounting entries and account reconciliations.
Support month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Collaborate with the wider finance team, and other business lines to resolve incidents and analyse financial data.
Maintain and periodically update process documentation and procedures.
Respond promptly and accurately to queries regarding accounting policies, procedures, and issues.
Prepare and develop reports for management to support decision-making.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation and drive enhancements from ideation to implementation.
Assist in preparing financial statements and reports, as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
3-4 years of experience in a finance role
Key Skills
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, reporting, and analysis.
Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and interpret financial data accurately.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across teams.
Confidence in learning and embracing innovative technologies to improve processes.
Experience with Workday (preferred but not essential).
Location expectations
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.
Total Rewards
U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.
We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:
Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.
We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.
We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.
Closing Date
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.