Senior Associate, Accounting

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia
Senior 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 projects? 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!
As a Senior Accounting Specialist you will have dynamic responsibilities associated with Capital One's month-end closing and financial reporting processes, helping to ensure a timely and accurate month-end close and financial reporting for our growth oriented organization. You will assist in the compilation of reports and analysis to support management review of financial results. You will also work with an outstanding team to identify issues and collaborate on recommended solutions. You will have the opportunity to be involved in progressive project work with exposure to senior management and various departments.
Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations, including documentation and presentation of results to management and senior leadership.
• Ensure accounting practices and documentation procedures are performed in accordance with accounting and governance policies and procedures.
• Perform monthly analysis and reporting of financial performance, including preparation of monthly commentary for stakeholders and management within necessary deadlines.
• Respond to requests from other departments and perform research.
• Participate in key corporate projects such as system upgrades, enhancements, or process improvements.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to management.
• Assist with leading the team by providing regular feedback to associates to outline responsibilities, strengths, and development areas.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or military experience
• At least 1 year of accounting, finance, or audit experience
• At least 1 year of experience in banking or reconciliation
• At least 1 year of project management experience
• At least 1 year of experience in personal computer skills and general financial system knowledge, with particular emphasis on PeopleSoft general ledger, Excel, and other MS Office software

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounting, finance, or audit experience
• At least 2 years of experience in banking or reconciliation
• CPA

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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