Prinicpal Associate, Accounting

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Wilmington, DE
Hybrid
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
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The Role
The Principal Associate in Accounting will serve as a Subject Matter Expert by managing process health issues, supporting ERP modernization, and ensuring effective reconciliation structures. This role involves assessing risks in current processes, overseeing the balance sheet, managing month-end close processes, and addressing audit inquiries, all while contributing to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.
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Prinicpal Associate, Accounting
Are you a forward thinking, analytical accountant 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 complete understanding of the full end to end accounting process. You will be surrounded by intellectually curious 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. You and Capital One - Better. Together.
Responsibilities Include:

  • Subject Matter Expert responsible for process health issue remediation in the Retail Reconciliation Space
  • Main point of contact supporting ERP Modernization for the Retail Controller's Reconciliation Environment
  • Utalize GAAP knowledge on impactful projects to ensure a well controlled Reconciliation Structure
  • Question current and proposed processes, assess for risks and develop mitigating solutions
  • Assist with Oversight of the Balance Sheet, ME Close Processes, and Audit Inquiries


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)
  • 5+ years of experience in Accounting
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain effectiveness in a constantly changing environment
  • Ability to apply integrative thinking in complex situations, identify issues and propose solutions
  • Analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to integrate information from different sources to solve problems and improve processes


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.
If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]
Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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HQ: McLean, VA
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Year Founded: 1994

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