Accounting Associate

Job Description

Associate, Accounting | Capital One

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Capital One, located in McLean, VA, Richmond, VA, or Wilmington, DE. Capital One seeks individuals who are inspired by working with professional, highly trained accountants within a progressive organization. This role supports dynamic lines of business by managing essential accounting processes, contributing to the organization’s financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, fostering professional and personal fulfillment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, McLean, VA, Richmond, VA, Wilmington, DE
• Pay: $74,200–$93,300 yearly
• Team: Works collaboratively within a superior accounting team.
• Mission: Support Capital One’s diverse business lines by performing reconciliations, managing settlement processes, and handling general ledger activities to maintain accurate financial records.
• Tech Stack: Google Office, Microsoft Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare and review financial entries: Generate and examine journal entries and reconciliations for management review.
• Produce management reports: Create monthly and quarterly financial reports for review by leadership.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies: Research and resolve issues related to financial data as they arise.
• Initiate process enhancements: Identify opportunities to improve existing accounting processes and drive their implementation.
• Contribute to project initiatives: Participate in challenging projects alongside the team to advance organizational goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree or military experience, with a focus on accounting principles.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in public or corporate accounting.
• Skills: Ability to perform reconciliations, manage settlement processes, handle general ledger work, research and resolve data issues, and proficiency with Google Office or Microsoft Office products.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, or 2+ years of experience in public, corporate accounting, audit, or finance.