Accounting Associate

Job Description

Associate, Accounting | Capital One

The Tone:
This is a full-time Associate, Accounting role at Capital One, with opportunities in McLean, VA, Richmond, VA, and Wilmington, DE. Capital One is a progressive organization dedicated to professional and personal fulfillment for its associates. This position is vital for supporting Capital One’s dynamic lines of business through essential accounting operations. It offers a collaborative environment where contributions are recognized, allowing associates to learn, grow, and take on increased responsibilities in analysis and project work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person McLean, VA; Richmond, VA; Wilmington, DE
• Pay: $74200–$93300 yearly, plus performance-based incentive compensation
• Team: Works within a superior team
• Mission: Perform multiple types of reconciliations, settlement processes, and general ledger work to support Capital One’s dynamic lines of business.
• Tech Stack: Google Office, Microsoft Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconciliation: Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations for management review.
• Reporting: Compile monthly and quarterly reports for review with management.
• Issue Resolution: Research and resolve data issues as they arise.
• Process Improvement: Identify and drive enhancements to existing processes.
• Project Participation: Contribute to challenging project initiatives with the team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree, or military experience.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in public or corporate accounting, including proficiency with Google Office or Microsoft Office products.
• Skills: Ability to prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations; capability to prepare comprehensive reports; experience in researching and resolving data issues; aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Bonus: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPA); 2+ years of experience in public, corporate accounting, audit or finance.