Principal Associate, Accounting

West Creek 3 (12073), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia
Principal Associate, Accounting
Does the idea of working with professional, highly trained accountants inspire you? Are you an accounting professional with a demonstrated ability to work well in teams, develop new ideas, and take ownership of your processes? Would you like the opportunity to individually contribute to the team, along with the opportunity to grow into a leader? Would you like to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, all while having a work-life balance? If so, opportunities for professional and personal fulfillment in a dynamic, progressive organization await you at Capital One!
We are seeking a highly motivated accountant to join the Financial Services Accounting team within the Controllers Group as a Principal Associate with a focus on well managed execution of our BAU processes. You will be a self-starter responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. The Financial Services Accounting team within the Controllers Group supports monthly, quarterly and year-end close activities with a focus on journal entry preparation, analytics, reporting and reconciliations with countless opportunities for knowledge growth.
In this role you will:

• Prepare and/or review recurring and ad hoc journal entries timely and accurately
• Prepare and/or review balance sheet account reconciliations for assigned area of responsibility
• Create and socialize recurring and ad hoc reporting and analytics, delivering messaging to leadership during monthly close meetings
• Fulfill SEC and Regulatory reporting requests
• Implement and comply with accounting policies and processes for assigned area of responsibility
• Provide support for CORE, audit and compliance groups as needed
• Drive process improvement in assigned area of responsibility
• Collaborate with several teams across the organization to craft and ground meaningful stories to explain financial results
• Operate as a work lead, providing leadership and tactical support for deliverables assigned to other associates on the team

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 3 Years of experience in Accounting, Audit or Finance
• At least 2 years of experience in supervising a team of individuals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 5 years of experience in supervising a team of individuals
• At least 5 years of experience in Accounting

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital 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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