Principal Associate, Accounting

Are you a forward thinking analytical genius who thrives on being a key contributor in a high energy financial services organization? Do you want to work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized, successes are elevated and effort is rewarded? Our accountants are masters of accounting principles with a flawless understanding of the full end to end accounting process. You will be surrounded by intellectually curious accounting professionals every day, all with the end goal of creating a seamless, well managed client experience. As the demand for skilled accountants is at an all time high – Capital One can provide an environment where you can excel in your career while still maintaining a work life balance that others will desire. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company – and a great place to work. 

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual earnings releases, periodic SEC filings and regulatory disclosure ( including disclosures required by Basel Capital and Liquidity Coverage Ratio rules)

• Work with reporting stakeholders to ensure alignment on quantitative and qualitative disclosures.

• Review supporting documentation to substantiate information included in each quarterly disclosure document.

• Draft quantitative and qualitative disclosures by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information as needed.

• Provide technical support on disclosure issues to ensure the appropriate application of the SEC, GAAP and federal rules.

• Communicate Quarterly results to peers, both through formal and informal channels

• Assist in external audit coordination and internal audit reviews.

• Assist with and drive process improvements and support implementation of automated financial tools

• Support control processes and engage with audit and compliance groups as necessary

• Support ad-hoc research projects, peer analysis, disclosure update proposals, etc. 

• Support broader enterprise initiatives

Ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks.

• Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.

• Experience with financial and/or accounting reporting systems.

• Financial institution experience preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• At least 3 Years of experience in Accounting, Audit, Finance or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• 2+ year of SEC Reporting experience

• 1+ year of financial institution experience

• 1+ year of financial and accounting reporting systems

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $117,300 - $133,900 for Principal Associate, AccountingRichmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Associate, Accounting

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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