Senior Accountant - Payment Services at U.S. Bank in Saint Louis, MI

Senior Accountant - Payment Services Location: Saint Louis, MO 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 The Senior Accountant is responsible for owning key accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting timely month‑end close activities. This role serves as a subject‑matter expert across general ledger, billing, accruals, reconciliations, and operational reporting, while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to maintain strong internal controls and scalable accounting processes. The Senior Accountant operates with minimal supervision, independently manages complex accounting areas, and provides guidance and review support to Staff Accountants. Key responsibilities and Duties: Accounts Receivable / Collections: Manage customer invoicing, monitor AR aging, follow up on past‑due balances, resolve billing issues and disputes, accurately apply cash, and drive timely collections while maintaining positive customer relationships and strong internal controls. Accounts Payable (AP): Process, review, and record vendor invoices; ensure proper coding, approvals, and timely payments; maintain vendor records; resolve invoice and payment discrepancies; and support accurate AP aging, reconciliations, and compliance with internal controls. AI‑Enabled Process Improvement & Automation- Utilize AI tools to streamline, automate, and improve accounting processes, documentation, and procedures while maintaining strong controls and data integrity. Ad Hoc Project: Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience - Five to eight years of experience in financial accounting activities Preferred Skills/Experience - CPA or CPA‑eligible (preferred but not required). - Experience in SaaS, fintech, or travel‑related accounting environments. - Experience with usage‑based billing, payment platforms, and system integrations. - Prior involvement in audit support or SOX‑style controls. - Strong experience with month‑end close, GL accounting, and reconciliations. - Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations). - Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Workday, similar). The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other 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. 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: $86,360.00 - $101,600.00 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.